Lead Academy

Charter School 487 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

LEAD Academy, located in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, is a public charter school that serves as the flagship campus for the LEAD Public Schools network. Founded with the mission to prepare students for success in college and beyond, the academy operates on the philosophy that every student, regardless of their background, can achieve academic excellence through rigorous instruction, high expectations, and a supportive school culture.

The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, offering a structured environment that emphasizes character development alongside academic achievement. By utilizing a "small school" model, LEAD Academy aims to foster strong relationships between students, families, and faculty. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing them with the necessary resources and interventions to bridge learning gaps, ultimately striving to ensure that its graduates are well-equipped for the demands of higher education and professional life.

487

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lead Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	308
Black	143
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
308 (63.2%)
Black
143 (29.4%)
White
29 (6.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)327-5422
Website:	http://leadacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 9 147

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lead Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	147
Grade 10	116
Grade 11	111
Grade 12	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lead Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	43.1%
Male	277	56.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)