The Academy at Opry Mills

schools.mnps.org/the-academy-at-opry-mills

30 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy at Opry Mills is a specialized alternative learning environment operated within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting, the school focuses on credit recovery, behavioral support, and personalized academic pathways. By providing a smaller, more structured atmosphere, the academy aims to help students who have struggled in conventional high school settings get back on track toward graduation and future success.

The curriculum is tailored to meet individual student needs, often integrating flexible scheduling and targeted intervention to address specific academic or social-emotional challenges. By operating as a satellite program, The Academy at Opry Mills maintains a connection to the broader district resources while fostering a focused environment that prioritizes student engagement and persistence. Its goal is to serve as a bridge for students, equipping them with the necessary credits and life skills to either return to their home school or successfully complete their high school requirements.

Total Students

5.6

Full-Time Teachers

5.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Academy at Opry Mills
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	4
Black	14

Black
14 (46.7 %)
White
12 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (13.3 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)687-4028
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/the-academy-at-opry-mills
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.3
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 12 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Academy at Opry Mills
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Academy at Opry Mills
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	19	63.3%
Male	11	36.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)