Strive Collegiate Academy

Charter School 283 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Strive Collegiate Academy is a tuition-free public charter middle school located in the Donelson neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the academy operates with a mission to prepare its scholars for success in competitive high schools and, ultimately, four-year colleges. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment characterized by small class sizes, extended school days, and a structured culture that prioritizes both character development and high-level critical thinking skills.

At the core of Strive Collegiate’s educational philosophy is a commitment to closing the opportunity gap by providing personalized support and a college-preparatory curriculum. The school fosters a community-centered atmosphere, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local Donelson area. By maintaining high expectations for behavior and achievement, Strive Collegiate aims to equip its graduates with the academic foundation and personal discipline necessary to excel in higher education and become active, contributing members of their communities.

283

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Strive Collegiate Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	76
Black	120
Asian	4
Two or More	18

Black
120 (42.4 %)
Hispanic
76 (26.9 %)
White
65 (23.0 %)
Two or More
18 (6.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)645-6440
Website:	http://strivecollegiate.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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 91

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Strive Collegiate Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	91
Grade 7	109
Grade 8	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Strive Collegiate Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	51.6%
Male	137	48.4%

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