School Overview
Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School, located in the heart of downtown Nashville, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing secondary schools in Tennessee. Operating under the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district, the school maintains a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. Because it is a magnet school, admission is selective, drawing high-achieving students from across the district who are looking for a challenging environment that balances traditional core subjects with a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) offerings.

Beyond its academic rigor, Hume-Fogg is known for its vibrant campus culture and rich history, housed in a distinguished building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The school encourages a well-rounded educational experience by offering numerous extracurricular activities, competitive athletics, and award-winning fine arts programs. By fostering a close-knit community of motivated peers and dedicated faculty, Hume-Fogg consistently prepares its graduates for success at elite universities and future professional endeavors.
898
Total Students
45.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hume - Fogg High
Demographic Student Count
White517
Hispanic91
Black163
Asian101
Two or More23
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    517 (57.6 %)
  • Black
    163 (18.2 %)
  • Asian
    101 (11.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (2.6 %)
  • 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: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Davidson County
Phone: (615)291-6300
Website: http://schools.mnps.org/humefogg-academic-magnet-high-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 226
Grade 10 230
Grade 11 222
Grade 12 220

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hume - Fogg High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9226
Grade 10230
Grade 11222
Grade 12220
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hume - Fogg High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female50656.3%
Male39243.7%
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