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Nashville Big Picture High School

160 Rural AVE, Nashville, TN, 37209

About Nashville Big Picture High School

Nashville Big Picture High School is a public alternative high school in Nashville, TN. Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) runs it. The school is for students in grades 9–12 and focuses on personalized, student-centered learning that is meant to help students who do well in non-traditional settings. This helps students learn useful things and get credit for the work they do in class. Nashville Big Picture High School has smaller classes and gives each student their own time. This helps them be better people, do well in school, and think about other jobs. The state and local governments pay for Nashville Big Picture High School because it is a public alternative school. Students in Tennessee must pass the SAT tests in order to graduate. People know the school for its unique, student-centered approach, its supportive learning environment, and its opportunities to learn by doing things in the real world.

Nashville Big Picture High School Contact Information

Address

160 Rural AVE, Nashville, TN, 37209

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Phone

(615) 353-2081

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
150
Total Students
$59505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 221 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nashville Big Picture High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12%
Asian 1.33%
Hispanic 8.67%
Black 74.67%
Two+ Races 2.67%
Native Am. 0%
White
12%
Asian
1.33%
Hispanic
8.67%
Black
74.67%
Two+ Races
2.67%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 150
47.33%
71 Female
52.67%
79 Male

Student Population

150 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

150 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of Metro Nashville's summer school zone safety improvement projects, Nashville Big Picture High School will get better crosswalks, radar speed signs, and flashing beacons this summer to make the area around the school safer for students. The school is known for its internships, real-world projects, and personalized learning.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is Nashville Big Picture High School?

Ans. It is a public high school for students in grades 9–12.

Q2. What school district runs Nashville Big Picture High School?

Ans. Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) runs the school.

Q3. What does Nashville Big Picture High School teach?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on personalized, student-centered learning, project-based learning, and internships.

Q4. Do students get to work with real people at the school?

Ans. Yes, students do internships and projects that help them learn useful skills and get ready for the job market.

Q5. Do students take tests in Tennessee?

Ans. Yes, as part of their graduation requirements, students have to take state tests in Tennessee.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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