Stratford STEM Magnet School

schools.mnps.org/stratford-stem-magnet-high-school

787 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Stratford STEM Magnet High School, located in East Nashville, is a premier choice within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system for students interested in a rigorous, technology-driven education. As a magnet school, it operates on the philosophy of integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics across all disciplines. The school is known for its specialized "academies," which allow students to focus their learning on specific career pathways—such as engineering, information technology, and health sciences—ensuring that students gain practical, real-world experience alongside their core academic requirements.

Beyond its technical curriculum, Stratford emphasizes a culture of innovation and community collaboration. The school frequently partners with local businesses, universities, and industry leaders to provide students with internship opportunities, mentorships, and hands-on projects that prepare them for post-secondary success. With a diverse student body and a commitment to personalized learning, Stratford STEM Magnet aims to cultivate critical thinkers and problem-solvers who are well-equipped to navigate and lead in a rapidly evolving global workforce.

787

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stratford STEM Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	140
Black	502
Asian	10
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
502 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
140 (17.8 %)
White
109 (13.9 %)
Two or More
24 (3.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)262-6730
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/stratford-stem-magnet-high-school
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 71

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 153

Grade 10 156

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stratford STEM Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	71
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	71
Grade 9	153
Grade 10	156
Grade 11	143
Grade 12	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stratford STEM Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	368	46.8%
Male	419	53.2%

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