The Academy at Old Cockrill

The Academy at Old Cockrill

Public High School | Grade 12
610 49th Ave N,  Nashville, TN
The Nations Neighborhood
Metro Nashville Public Schools
4.2
60 Students
B-
Niche Grade
One of The Nations’ alternative high schools is The Academy at Old Cockrill, which is part of the Metro Nashville public schools system. In partnership with the Simon Youth Foundation, the district established The Academy to serve students ages 17 through 21, grades 11 and 12, in order to receive their high school diplomas. These students are often at risk of dropping out, and this gives them a second chance to finish high school and move into a career or further their education. The Academy at Old Cockrill may not have the sports and extra-curricular activities of a traditional school, but it offers students the opportunity to learn in a more flexible way, with small classes to accommodate each student’s learning style and one-on-one interaction with their teachers. A compassionate and dedicated faculty and staff support students to help them in reaching their goal to finish high school. The Academy offers college and career planning assistance, test preparation, and job placement for their students. Once they graduate, students become members of the Simon Youth Foundation Alumni Network. This gives them access to additional opportunities to network with thousands of their fellow alumni for personal and professional connections.

School Details

Head of School
Elaine Fahrner
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average ACT Score
19
Average GPA
2.72
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
2.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
7
Full Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average ACT
19
Math
17
English
19
Reading
22
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
62:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Black
63.4%
Hispanic
19.5%
White
14.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Nashville State Community College 8 Students
Tennessee State University 7 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 5 Students
Belmont University 5 Students
Austin Peay State University 5 Students
Lipscomb University 5 Students
East Tennessee State University 4 Students
Fisk University 4 Students
University of Tennessee 3 Students
University of Memphis 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 5 Students
Biology 5 Students
Business 4 Students
Nursing Assistant 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Physical Therapy 2 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 2 Students
Arts 2 Students
Paralegal 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/22/2019
The Academy at Old Cockrill is what every school should be like. They put their students first and make sure everyone can easily understand the material.
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