Valor Flagship Academy

4527 Nollensville RD
Nashville, TN 37211

Charter School 1,402 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Valor Flagship Academy, located on Nolensville Road in Nashville, is the founding campus of the Valor Collegiate Academies network. Serving students in grades 5–8, the school is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a focus on social-emotional development. The academy is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its mission to prepare all students for success in four-year colleges and beyond, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

A defining feature of the Valor experience is its unique "Compass" program, which prioritizes character development, community building, and personal growth. By integrating structured "Circle" meetings—where students discuss their personal experiences and build empathy—into the daily school culture, the academy aims to foster an environment of belonging and emotional intelligence. Through this holistic approach, Valor Flagship Academy strives to cultivate not only high-achieving scholars but also well-rounded, compassionate citizens.

1,402

Total Students

81.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valor Flagship Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	622
Hispanic	390
Black	251
Asian	108
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
622 (44.4%)
Hispanic
390 (27.8%)
Black
251 (17.9%)
Asian
108 (7.7%)
Two or More
28 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)823-7982
Website:	http://valorcollegiate.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	1,402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 122

Grade 6 133

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 131

Grade 9 244

Grade 10 233

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 204

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valor Flagship Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	122
Grade 6	133
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	131
Grade 9	244
Grade 10	233
Grade 11	209
Grade 12	204

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valor Flagship Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	673	48%
Male	729	52%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)