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John Overton High

4820 Franklin RD, Nashville, TN, 37220

About John Overton High

John Overton High School is a public high school in Nashville, Tennessee. It is run by Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). The school serves students in grades 9–12 and has a full curriculum that helps them do better in school, get ready for college, and get ready for a job. John Overton High School has core academic classes, honors classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, fine arts, and sports. The school really wants its students to be involved, improve their skills, and get ready to graduate. About 11% of students are good at math and about 32% are good at reading (ELA). These numbers show what teachers trying to do better and students are improving. The state and local governments give money to John Overton High School, which is a public school. Tennessee students also have to take SAT tests. People in the Nashville area know that John Overton High School is committed to helping students do well and has a lot of academic and extracurricular activities to choose from.

John Overton High Contact Information

Address

4820 Franklin RD, Nashville, TN, 37220

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Phone

(615) 333-5135

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 32% in Reading.
108
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1969
Total Students
$59505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 199 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John Overton High

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
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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

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: 7:05 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:50 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 23.06%
Asian 6.45%
Hispanic 48.4%
Black 20.52%
Two+ Races 1.37%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
23.06%
Asian
6.45%
Hispanic
48.4%
Black
20.52%
Two+ Races
1.37%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1969
47.13%
928 Female
52.87%
1041 Male

Student Population

1969 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

262 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John Overton High School is still working to make its classrooms a safe and positive place for students to learn. The school has been putting more emphasis on student safety, well-being, and academic engagement, which has helped make the campus a safe and welcoming place to learn.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is John Overton High School?

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

Q2. What school district runs John Overton High School?

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

Q3. What kinds of classes does John Overton High School offer?

Ans. The school has core academics, Career and Technical Education (CTE), honors classes, fine arts, and sports.

Q4. How well are students doing in reading and math?

Ans. About 11% of students are good at math and 32% are good at reading (ELA).

Q5. Do students take the tests that the state of Tennessee gives?

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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