- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
Glencliff High School
Federal NCES profile for Glencliff High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318001299
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glencliff High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #9 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,013
- students enrolled
Glencliff High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glencliff High School ranks #9 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Glencliff High School shrank from 1,177 students in 2022-23 to 1,077 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 470318001299 · Nashville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Glencliff High School shrank from 1,177 students in 2022-23 to 1,077 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Glencliff High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school
Glencliff High School
1,013 students
What this shows Glencliff High School reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glencliff High School compares
Glencliff High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
407
in-school suspensions + 216 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
African American 16.5%
White 9.9%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Glencliff High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glencliff High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glencliff High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Nashville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Overton High
Standard public school
1,942 students 17:1 students per teacher
Mcgavock High
Standard public school
1,844 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hunters Lane High
Standard public school
1,414 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hillsboro High
Standard public school
1,224 students 18:1 students per teacher
Hillwood High
Standard public school
1,123 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Hume - Fogg High
Standard public school
885 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,013 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glencliff High School
How many students attend Glencliff High School?
Glencliff High School has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,177 (2022-23) → 1,077 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencliff High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glencliff High School is 14.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glencliff High School?
The largest demographic group at Glencliff High School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glencliff High School?
Glencliff High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glencliff High School rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Glencliff High School ranks #9 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Glencliff High School, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.