THE ACADEMY AT HICKORY HOLLOW

The Academy at Hickory Hollow is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Antioch, TN with about 88 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 7 teachers, The Academy at Hickory Hollow has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Hickory Hollow is a specialized alternative learning environment operated within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system. Located in Antioch, Tennessee, the school is designed to support students who require a non-traditional educational setting to succeed. By providing a structured and focused atmosphere, the Academy aims to help students who may be struggling in a standard classroom environment reach their academic goals and stay on track for graduation.

The program emphasizes a combination of credit recovery, personalized learning plans, and social-emotional support. By maintaining a smaller learning community, the school fosters closer relationships between students and faculty, allowing for more individualized attention. The Academy serves as a vital resource for the local community, offering an essential pathway for students to overcome academic barriers and prepare for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning back to a comprehensive high school or preparing for career and college opportunities.

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