Hillwood High

(615)353-2025

schools.mnps.org/hillwood-high-school

1,123 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillwood High School, located in the Bellevue area of Nashville, Tennessee, is a diverse public high school serving students within the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a mix of core classes, elective programs, and career-focused pathways. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the surrounding community.

In addition to its traditional academic offerings, Hillwood High emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with parents and community members to support student growth and achievement. By providing resources and opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, Hillwood strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary to excel in higher education and the modern workforce.

1,123

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	296
Black	334
Asian	58
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
399 (35.5 %)
Black
334 (29.7 %)
Hispanic
296 (26.4 %)
Asian
58 (5.2 %)
Two or More
33 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)353-2025
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/hillwood-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 320

Grade 10 278

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 247

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hillwood High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	320
Grade 10	278
Grade 11	278
Grade 12	247

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hillwood High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	538	47.9%
Male	585	52.1%

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