Stratford STEM Magnet School

schools.mnps.org/stratford-stem-magnet-high-school

810 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Stratford STEM Magnet High School, located in East Nashville, is a premier choice within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system for students interested in a rigorous, technology-driven education. As a magnet school, it operates on the philosophy of integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics across all disciplines. The school is known for its specialized "academies," which allow students to focus their learning on specific career pathways—such as engineering, information technology, and health sciences—ensuring that students gain practical, real-world experience alongside their core academic requirements.

Beyond its technical curriculum, Stratford emphasizes a culture of innovation and community collaboration. The school frequently partners with local businesses, universities, and industry leaders to provide students with internship opportunities, mentorships, and hands-on projects that prepare them for post-secondary success. With a diverse student body and a commitment to personalized learning, Stratford STEM Magnet aims to cultivate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who are well-equipped to navigate and lead in a rapidly evolving global workforce.

810

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stratford STEM Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	123
Black	502
Asian	6
Two or More	35
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
502 (62.0%)
White
139 (17.2%)
Hispanic
123 (15.2%)
Two or More
35 (4.3%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)262-6730
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/stratford-stem-magnet-high-school
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 161

Grade 10 160

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stratford STEM Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	69
Grade 8	71
Grade 9	161
Grade 10	160
Grade 11	158
Grade 12	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stratford STEM Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	380	46.9%
Male	430	53.1%

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