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McGavock High

3150 McGavock PIKE, Nashville, TN, 37214

About McGavock High

Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) runs McGavock High School, a public high school in Nashville, Tennessee. The school serves students in grades 9–12 and has a full curriculum that helps students get ready for college, get ready for a career, and do well in school. McGavock High School offers honors classes, fine arts, athletics, and core academic classes. It also has Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The school focuses on getting students involved, helping them develop their skills, and giving them chances to get involved outside of school. This helps them get ready for success after high school. About 17% of students are good at Reading (ELA). The state and local governments pay for McGavock High School because it is a public school. Students also take SAT tests in Tennessee. McGavock High School is known for its wide range of programs, its support for student growth, and its dedication to giving students chances to grow both academically and personally.

McGavock High Contact Information

Address

3150 McGavock PIKE, Nashville, TN, 37214

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Phone

(615) 885-8850

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 17% in Reading.
109
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1907
Total Students
$59505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 225 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McGavock 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
🚀
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: 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 28.21%
Asian 1.68%
Hispanic 27.74%
Black 37.81%
Two+ Races 4.2%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
28.21%
Asian
1.68%
Hispanic
27.74%
Black
37.81%
Two+ Races
4.2%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1907
47.09%
898 Female
52.91%
1009 Male

Student Population

1907 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In January 2026, McGavock High School will start an Early College program with Nashville State Community College that focuses on business. This will let students earn college credits while they are still in high school. Students have also recently started running a food truck called Raider Bites, which is run by students.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is McGavock High School?

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

Q2. What school district runs McGavock High School?

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

Q3. What kinds of classes does McGavock High School offer?

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

Q4. How well are the students reading?

Ans. About 17% of students are good at reading (ELA).

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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