Nashville School Of The Arts

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548 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nashville School of the Arts (NSA) is a premier magnet high school within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools district, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment integrated with professional-level arts training. Located on Foster Avenue, the school serves students in grades 9–12 who are selected through an audition-based admissions process. NSA offers specialized conservatories in a wide range of disciplines, including dance, music (vocal and instrumental), theatre, visual arts, and literary arts, allowing students to pursue their creative passions while fulfilling their core educational requirements.

Beyond its artistic offerings, NSA is known for fostering a supportive, collaborative culture that encourages students to excel both on stage and in the classroom. By balancing high-stakes artistic practice with a comprehensive academic curriculum, the school prepares its graduates for success in prestigious university arts programs, conservatories, and professional career paths. Through partnerships with local arts organizations and community engagement, Nashville School of the Arts remains a central hub for developing the city’s next generation of creative leaders and performers.

548

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nashville School Of The Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	78
Black	203
Asian	3
Two or More	26

White
238 (43.4%)
Black
203 (37.0%)
Hispanic
78 (14.2%)
Two or More
26 (4.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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)291-6600
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/nashville-school-of-the-arts-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 9 123

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nashville School Of The Arts
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	123
Grade 10	142
Grade 11	164
Grade 12	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nashville School Of The Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	69.7%
Male	166	30.3%

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