THE ACADEMY AT OPRY MILLS

The Academy at Opry Mills is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 51 students. 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 6 teachers, The Academy at Opry Mills has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

The Academy at Opry Mills is a specialized alternative learning environment operated within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting, the school focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and personalized academic pathways. By providing a smaller, more structured atmosphere, the academy aims to help students who have struggled in conventional high school settings get back on track toward graduation and future success.

The curriculum is tailored to meet individual student needs, often integrating flexible scheduling and targeted intervention to address specific academic or social-emotional challenges. By operating as a satellite program, The Academy at Opry Mills maintains a connection to the broader district resources while fostering a focused environment that prioritizes student engagement and persistence. Its goal is to serve as a bridge for students, equipping them with the necessary credits and life skills to either return to their home school or successfully complete their high school requirements.

For more information, contact The Academy at Opry Mills at (615) 687-4028 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.