THE COHN LEARNING CENTER

The Cohn Learning Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 73 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 10 teachers, The Cohn Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 Cohn Learning Center, located in the Sylvan Park neighborhood of Nashville, serves as a specialized alternative education facility within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Housed in a historic building that originally served as a traditional high school, the center is designed to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to offer credit recovery, accelerated learning, and tailored academic support, helping students stay on track for graduation while addressing their unique educational needs.

Beyond academics, The Cohn Learning Center emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, often integrating social-emotional learning and personalized instruction to help students overcome barriers to success. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized goal-setting, the school aims to empower students who need a different pace or style of instruction to achieve their high school diplomas. It remains a vital resource for the district, ensuring that students who face challenges in traditional school environments have a dedicated path toward academic and personal growth.

For more information, contact The Cohn Learning Center at (615) 259-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.