HUME - FOGG HIGH SCHOOL
Hume - Fogg High is a public high school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 894 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Hume - Fogg High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School, located in the heart of downtown Nashville, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing secondary schools in Tennessee. Operating under the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district, the school maintains a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Because it is a magnet school, admission is selective, drawing high-achieving students from across the district who are looking for a challenging environment that balances traditional core subjects with a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) offerings.
Beyond its academic rigor, Hume-Fogg is known for its vibrant campus culture and rich history, housed in a distinguished building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The school encourages a well-rounded educational experience by offering numerous extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and award-winning fine arts programs. By fostering a close-knit community of motivated peers and dedicated faculty, Hume-Fogg consistently prepares its graduates for success at elite universities and future professional endeavors.
For more information, contact Hume - Fogg High at (615) 291-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
HUME - FOGG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Nashville, TN with about 894 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 894
- Teachers:
- 39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 894 students
- White
- 57.3%
- Black or African American
- 24.5%
- Asian
- 9.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 58.3%
- Male
- 41.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.