Pearl-Cohn High
526 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School, located in the historic North Nashville community, serves as a specialized academic institution within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. As an entertainment magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a unique curriculum that integrates traditional core academics with specialized training in the arts and media. Students have the opportunity to engage in focused pathways such as music production, audio engineering, digital media, and television broadcasting, all supported by state-of-the-art facilities that mirror professional industry environments.
Beyond its technical training, Pearl-Cohn is deeply rooted in the culture and history of its surrounding neighborhood. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for both higher education and the competitive workforce, frequently partnering with industry professionals to provide hands-on mentorship and real-world experience. With its blend of rigorous college-preparatory coursework and high-level creative arts programming, the school aims to cultivate a diverse student body that is technically proficient, creatively inspired, and well-equipped for the demands of the modern entertainment and communications industries.
Beyond its technical training, Pearl-Cohn is deeply rooted in the culture and history of its surrounding neighborhood. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for both higher education and the competitive workforce, frequently partnering with industry professionals to provide hands-on mentorship and real-world experience. With its blend of rigorous college-preparatory coursework and high-level creative arts programming, the school aims to cultivate a diverse student body that is technically proficient, creatively inspired, and well-equipped for the demands of the modern entertainment and communications industries.
526
Total Students
38.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 41 |
| Black | 464 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 13 |
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Black464 (88.2%)
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Hispanic41 (7.8%)
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Two or More13 (2.5%)
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White7 (1.3%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
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: | Yes |
| District: | Davidson County |
| Phone: | (615)329-8150 |
| Website: | http://schools.mnps.org/pearl-cohn-entertainment-magnet-high-school |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 526 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
135
Grade 10
150
Grade 11
119
Grade 12
122
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 135 |
| Grade 10 | 150 |
| Grade 11 | 119 |
| Grade 12 | 122 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 241 | 45.8% |
| Male | 285 | 54.2% |
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