Glencliff High School

schools.mnps.org/glencliff-high-school

1,177 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Glencliff High School, located in the Glencliff neighborhood of Nashville, serves as a cornerstone of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through a variety of academic and extracurricular offerings. As a comprehensive high school, it provides a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within a supportive community environment.

Beyond the traditional classroom, Glencliff High School places a strong emphasis on career readiness and global perspectives. It features specialized programs, such as the Academies of Nashville model, which connects students with local industry partners to provide hands-on experience and professional exposure. With a focus on inclusivity and student success, the school works to empower its students to become active, engaged citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of a global society, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly.

1,177

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glencliff High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	816
Black	208
Asian	28
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
816 (69.3 %)
Black
208 (17.7 %)
White
120 (10.2 %)
Asian
28 (2.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)333-5070
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/glencliff-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 9 325

Grade 10 351

Grade 11 260

Grade 12 241

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Glencliff High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	325
Grade 10	351
Grade 11	260
Grade 12	241

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Glencliff High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	530	45%
Male	647	55%

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