PEARL-COHN HIGH SCHOOL

Pearl-Cohn High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 679 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Pearl-Cohn High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School, located in the historic North Nashville community, serves as a specialized academic institution within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. As an entertainment magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a unique curriculum that integrates traditional core academics with specialized training in the arts and media. Students have the opportunity to engage in focused pathways such as music production, audio engineering, digital media, and television broadcasting, all supported by state-of-the-art facilities that mirror professional industry environments.

Beyond its technical training, Pearl-Cohn is deeply rooted in the culture and history of its surrounding neighborhood. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for both higher education and the competitive workforce, frequently partnering with industry professionals to provide hands-on mentorship and real-world experience. With its blend of rigorous college-preparatory coursework and high-level creative arts programming, the school aims to cultivate a diverse student body that is technically proficient, creatively inspired, and well-equipped for the demands of the modern entertainment and communications industries.

For more information, contact Pearl-Cohn High at (615) 329-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.