Hillsboro High School

Hillsboro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3812 Hillsboro Pike,  Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville Public Schools
3.6
4.7
1,175 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Terry Shrader
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
600
Verbal
640
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
32.7%
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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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
63.5%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Black
47.2%
White
39.7%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#15 Best Magnet HS in Tennessee
Source: Niche

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 258 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 255 Students
Belmont University 194 Students
Tennessee State University 153 Students
Vanderbilt University 114 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 114 Students
University of Memphis 98 Students
Austin Peay State University 89 Students
Lipscomb University 79 Students
Western Kentucky University 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 106 Students
Business 89 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Biology 61 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 33 Students
Film and Video Studies 32 Students
Marketing 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 206 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
personally, I like the school. Sometimes it can be a little disorganized but they always figure things out.
5.0 Senior
1/21/2024
My time at Hillsboro High School has been amazing. The facility is beautiful and there are so many opportunities for me and my peers. I feel like Hillsboro is the best school in our city to send your children to.
3.0 Senior
11/17/2023
It is fun. But it is hard. and this is noy ok because who do they think that they are because aint no wat
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 46 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/8/2025
The administration and some staff DO NOT like children! Beware! The principal, currently 24-2025, doesn’t even talk to parents or children she’s even told office personnel to make up something so she won’t have to meet with parents. I’ve reached out on more than one occasion to meet and she dodges p...
5.0 parent
6/4/2020
The score for this school unfairly depicts the hard work and outcomes that Hillsboro is actually known for. The I.B. program is incredible and students who elect to participate in the Diploma Programme, most go on to university more prepared than their peers from other top public and private schools...
5.0 parent
1/20/2018
Awesome school for children from all over and great subject choices and Counselors are very supportive.All staff is great
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 Hillsboro High School.

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Hillsboro 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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,175 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Hillsboro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $1,124,248. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Overton Comp High School, Hillwood High, Martin Luther King Jr School, and more. Learn more about what Nashville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillsboro High School.

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