Whites Creek High School

Whites Creek High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7277 Old Hickory Blvd,  Whites Creek, TN
Metro Nashville Public Schools
2.8
3.3
649 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Karl Lang
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
2%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.09
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.09
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
2%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
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
11%
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
254:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Black
76.1%
White
11.1%
Hispanic
10.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tennessee State University 110 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 105 Students
Austin Peay State University 83 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 64 Students
Belmont University 64 Students
University of Memphis 42 Students
Western Kentucky University 41 Students
Nashville State Community College 39 Students
Jackson State University 36 Students
Fisk University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 46 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 18 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Finance 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Accounting 9 Students
Entrepreneurship 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 57 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/27/2024
Honestly whites creek was an ok school to be 5 stars. Everything could have been better or improved especially how some teachers treat students. Honestly the best part of this school was maybe lunch and leaving. Lunch because i got to see friends and definitely not for the food.
5.0 Alum
12/27/2022
I started at this high school in 2018 and did not want to attend the school at first, but I am glad I had. I experienced a fantastic community of teachers, administration, and coaches who helped me become the self-sufficient person I am today.
5.0 Alum
7/30/2022
I like the environment and the learning space. The teachers really care about the students and their education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/24/2025
WCHS is a Whites Creek, TN (and Metro Nashville Public School) gem!Though zoned to WCHS, my daughter initially started her high school career across town at Hillsboro High. After a year of below average performance and starting her sophomore year off with getting jumped on, I made the decision to tr...
5.0 parent
2/9/2024
This school has been wonderful from the teachers to the students!
5.0 parent
4/9/2018
Great experience, I would attend all over again
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 Whites Creek High School.

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Whites Creek High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Whites Creek, TN and is served by the Metro Nashville Public Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 649 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 2% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Whites Creek High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.09, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 18. The average home value in this area is $441,107. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hunters Lane Comprehensive High School, Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy, Republic High School, and more. Learn more about what Whites Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whites Creek High School.

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