School Overview
Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School, located in the historic North Nashville community, serves as a specialized academic institution within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. As an entertainment magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a unique curriculum that integrates traditional core academics with specialized training in the arts and media. Students have the opportunity to engage in focused pathways such as music production, audio engineering, digital media, and television broadcasting, all supported by state-of-the-art facilities that mirror professional industry environments.

Beyond its technical training, Pearl-Cohn is deeply rooted in the culture and history of its surrounding neighborhood. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for both higher education and the competitive workforce, frequently partnering with industry professionals to provide hands-on mentorship and real-world experience. With its blend of rigorous college-preparatory coursework and high-level creative arts programming, the school aims to cultivate a diverse student body that is technically proficient, creatively inspired, and well-equipped for the demands of the modern entertainment and communications industries.
604
Total Students
38.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl-Cohn High
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic41
Black543
Asian1
Two or More8
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    543 (89.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.3 %)
  • White
    7 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Yes
District: Davidson County
Phone: (615)329-8150
Website: http://schools.mnps.org/pearl-cohn-entertainment-magnet-high-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 153
Grade 10 152
Grade 11 157
Grade 12 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pearl-Cohn High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9153
Grade 10152
Grade 11157
Grade 12142
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pearl-Cohn High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29248.3%
Male31251.7%
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