Glencliff High School

Glencliff High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
160 Antioch Pike,  Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville Public Schools
3.6
3.5
1,077 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Clint Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
60%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
17%
College Prep
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
23.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
14.8%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
271:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Hispanic
69.1%
Black
16.5%
White
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Middle Tennessee State University 131 Students
Belmont University 103 Students
Lipscomb University 99 Students
Tennessee State University 87 Students
Nashville State Community College 74 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 69 Students
Trevecca Nazarene University 53 Students
Austin Peay State University 48 Students
Vanderbilt University 47 Students
Cumberland University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 43 Students
Business 33 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Biology 23 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 163 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/1/2022
What I like about it is that we can choose our classes for the next year. I also like that we can create different clubs for the need of our school. For example me and a group of friends made a group that helped people that didn't know English and we would tutor them.
5.0 Alum
6/24/2020
I loved everything about the highschool! It was an amazing school and I made so many friends and had wonderful memories of everything from that school.
4.0 Senior
1/31/2020
All the years I have been at Glencliff have been good I had the chance to meet a lot of people from different backgrounds. Also it is fun learning the different types of cultures at Glencliff.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 13 Reviews
1.0 student
9/12/2024
The teachers are good but the environment isn’t.
5.0 other
7/24/2017
As a business partner who engages with students on a weekly basis, I can attest to the dedication and holistic love at learning that is present at Glencliff High School. It is an amazing community and I am privileged to be welcomed into the Glencliff family.
1.0 parent
9/21/2015
The school counselor told me that they were not equipped to handle students at an advanced level and that was why certain classes were not offered that other schools did. My daughter's counselor was never able to answer any questions we had and would constantly apologize and even told us at one poin...
5.0 other
6/10/2015
Helps me to do stuff I never thought would be doing . It's also entertaining, fun and diverse.

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Glencliff High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Nashville, TN and is served by the Metro Nashville Public Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,077 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Glencliff High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 60%, and the average ACT score is 20. The average home value in this area is $402,760. Discover additional schools in the area, like Father Ryan High School, STEM Prep High school, Lipscomb Academy, and more. Learn more about what Nashville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glencliff High School.

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