- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
Republic High School
Federal NCES profile for Republic High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318002446Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Republic High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools.
- #21 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 587
- students enrolled
Republic High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Republic High School ranks #21 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318002446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Republic High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470318002446 · Nashville, TN High · MID · CHARTER
587 enr · 65.2:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Republic High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Republic 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 587
Republic High School
587 students
What this shows Republic High School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Republic High School compares
Republic High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65.2:1 | ▲ 326% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
65.2:1
students per teacher
- 326% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
73.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 3.7%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Republic High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Republic High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Republic 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
Glencliff High School
Standard public school
1,013 students 14.7:1 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Republic High School
How many students attend Republic High School?
Republic High School has 587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Republic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Republic High School is 65.2:1, which is 326% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 315% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Republic High School?
The largest demographic group at Republic High School is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Republic High School?
Republic High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Republic High School rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Republic High School ranks #21 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 Republic 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.