Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Nashville Big Picture High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashville Big Picture High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nashville Big Picture High School's student population of 150 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nashville Big Picture High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Big Picture High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
74%
21%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Big Picture High School's ranking?
Nashville Big Picture High School is ranked #1337 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nashville Big Picture High School often compared to?
Nashville Big Picture High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nashville School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nashville Big Picture High School?
The graduation rate of Nashville Big Picture High School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nashville Big Picture High School?
150 students attend Nashville Big Picture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nashville Big Picture High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nashville Big Picture High School?
Nashville Big Picture High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nashville Big Picture High School offer ?
Nashville Big Picture High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nashville Big Picture High School part of?
Nashville Big Picture High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nashville Big Picture High School located?
Nashville Big Picture High School is located in the White Bridge neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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