LEAD Academy

LEAD Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
1034 1st Ave S,  Nashville, TN
4.0
4.8
468 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lavoe Mulgrew
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
730
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
48.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
730
Math
370
Verbal
360
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
18.5%
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
206:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
64.2%
Black
27.7%
White
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Middle Tennessee State University 206 Students
Tennessee State University 119 Students
Belmont University 115 Students
Austin Peay State University 110 Students
Lipscomb University 105 Students
Nashville State Community College 105 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 95 Students
Trevecca Nazarene University 82 Students
Tennessee Technological University 76 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 73 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 55 Students
Biology 43 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 19 Students
Architecture 18 Students
Small Business Management 18 Students
Education 14 Students
Accounting 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 53 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/4/2025
My experience at Lead Academy was lackluster in some ways, but it was also transformative—I was able to break out of my shell and discover a version of myself I never imagined.
4.0 Senior
2/23/2024
Lead Academy is a school that gets you ready for life after high school. Our motto is "Ready for college. Ready for life." Our seminar classes allow us grow academically and mentally each year to get us ready for whats to come.
4.0 Senior
11/8/2021
The school motto of " ready for college" is seen throughout the classes, as they pay extra attention to students secondary options.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
5.0 other
2/10/2016
This's a great school in the middle of the city. I absolutely loved especially the sports.
4.0 other
7/7/2013
That school is cool and puts learning into a way that anyone and everyone can and could understand
5.0 parent
1/13/2010
5.0 other
11/10/2009

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LEAD Academy is a charter 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 468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. LEAD Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 730 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $479,742. Discover additional schools in the area, like STEM Prep High school, Hume-Fogg Academic High School, East Nashville Magnet High School, and more. Learn more about what Nashville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near LEAD Academy.

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