Valor Flagship Academy

4527 Nollensville RD
Nashville, TN 37211

Charter School 1,400 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Valor Flagship Academy, located on Nolensville Road in Nashville, is the founding campus of the Valor Collegiate Academies network. Serving students in grades 5–8, the school is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a focus on social-emotional development. The academy is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its mission to prepare all students for success in four-year colleges and beyond, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

A defining feature of the Valor experience is its unique "Compass" program, which prioritizes character development, community building, and personal growth. By integrating structured "Circle" meetings—where students discuss their personal experiences and build empathy—into the daily school culture, the academy aims to foster an environment of belonging and emotional intelligence. Through this holistic approach, Valor Flagship Academy strives to cultivate not only high-achieving scholars but also well-rounded, compassionate citizens.

1,400

Total Students

81.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valor Flagship Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	707
Hispanic	340
Black	240
Asian	98
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
707 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
340 (24.3 %)
Black
240 (17.1 %)
Asian
98 (7.0 %)
Two or More
14 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)823-7982
Website:	http://valorcollegiate.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	1,400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 125

Grade 6 129

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 126

Grade 9 243

Grade 10 240

Grade 11 217

Grade 12 194

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Valor Flagship Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	125
Grade 6	129
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	126
Grade 9	243
Grade 10	240
Grade 11	217
Grade 12	194

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Valor Flagship Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	718	51.3%
Male	682	48.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)