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STEM Prep High School

1252 Foster AVE, Nashville, TN, 37210

About STEM Prep High School

STEM Prep High School is a charter school in Nashville, Tennessee, that is part of the Metro Nashville Public Schools system. This school is for kids in grades 9 through 12. The main goal is to teach them everything they need to know about math, science, technology, and engineering, as well as get them ready for college and their future jobs. STEM Prep High School is all about learning by doing, figuring things out, and using what you learn in STEM in the real world. All of these things are related to what kids learn in school, which helps them learn how to think for themselves and be creative. About 22% of students are good at math and about 23% are good at reading (ELA). Kids who go to this public charter school still have to take the same tests and meet the same graduation requirements as kids in other Tennessee schools. Most students take state tests and tests to see if they are ready for college, like the SAT or ACT.

STEM Prep High School Contact Information

Address

1252 Foster AVE, Nashville, TN, 37210

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Phone

(615) 425-0050

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 23% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
28 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
502
Total Students
$59505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 166 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at STEM Prep 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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 23.11%
Asian 1.39%
Hispanic 53.98%
Black 21.31%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
23.11%
Asian
1.39%
Hispanic
53.98%
Black
21.31%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 502
44.62%
224 Female
55.38%
278 Male

Student Population

502 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

251 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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STEM Prep High School is known for its strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. It gives students hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for the future. The school encourages academic excellence while also creating a welcoming and supportive space where students can try new things and solve problems.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is STEM Prep High School?

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

Q2. What school district is in charge of STEM Prep High School?

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

Q3. What does STEM Prep High School focus on in terms of academics?

Ans. The school puts a lot of stress on preparing students for college in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Q4. Does STEM Prep High School teach students through projects?

Ans. Yes, students learn by doing, working on projects, and using technology.

Q5. Do students have to take tests given by the state of Tennessee?

Ans. Yes, students in Tennessee have to take state tests in order to graduate.

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
ML

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
F

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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