Cheatham Co Central

581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cheatham County Central High School, located in Ashland City, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As a public high school within the Cheatham County School District, it provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cheatham County Central plays a vital role in the social and cultural fabric of Ashland City. The school emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, often serving as a hub for local events and activities. By focusing on both personal character development and academic achievement, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and the broader workforce.

581

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheatham Co Central
Demographic	Student Count
White	475
Hispanic	42
Black	25
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
475 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
42 (7.2 %)
Two or More
33 (5.7 %)
Black
25 (4.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheatham County
Phone:	(615)792-5641
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 165

Grade 10 137

Grade 11 132

Grade 12 147