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Hume - Fogg High

700 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203

Top 10% School in Tennessee

Ranked 10 of 232 in Tennessee

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About Hume - Fogg High

Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) runs Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School, which is a public magnet high school in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is well-known for its high academic standards, tough curriculum, and focus on getting students ready for college. It serves students in grades 9–12. Hume-Fogg has a tough curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, and other specialized academic programs. The school focuses on teaching students how to think critically, do research, and become leaders. This gets them ready for colleges and universities that are very competitive. Extracurricular activities like sports, clubs, and arts programs add to the academic rigor. About 85% of students are good at math, which shows that they are very good at quantitative skills. The school is known for high overall academic performance, but there is no information about reading proficiency data. Hume-Fogg is a public magnet school, which means that it gets money from the state and local governments. Students take both SAT and ACT standardized tests.

Hume - Fogg High Contact Information

Address

700 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203

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Phone

(615) 291-6300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 85%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 85% in Math and 0% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
893
Total Students
$59505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 10 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hume - Fogg High

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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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 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 57.45%
Asian 11.09%
Hispanic 11.42%
Black 16.69%
Two+ Races 3.14%
Native Am. 0.11%
White
57.45%
Asian
11.09%
Hispanic
11.42%
Black
16.69%
Two+ Races
3.14%
Native Am.
0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 893
56.1%
501 Female
43.9%
392 Male

Student Population

893 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

297 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hume-Fogg students organized a march to the state capitol to show their support and call for change. The Metro Nashville School Board is also talking about possible changes to the rules for magnet school admissions that could affect how Hume-Fogg picks students in the future.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is Hume-Fogg High School?

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

Q2. What school district runs Hume-Fogg High School?

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

Q3. What kinds of classes does Hume-Fogg High School offer?

Ans. The school has Advanced Placement (AP) classes, honors classes, and special programs to help students get ready for college.

Q4. How well are the kids doing in math?

Ans. About 85% of students are good at math, which shows that they are doing well in school.

Q5. Does Hume-Fogg High School offer extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, play sports, do arts and crafts, and take on leadership roles.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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