- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, TN
Stem Prep High School
Federal NCES profile for Stem Prep High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470318002431Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Prep High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #14 of 21
- high schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 505
- students enrolled
Stem Prep High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Prep High School ranks #14 of 21 high schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Stem Prep High School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 470318002431 · Nashville, TN High · MID · CHARTER
505 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Stem Prep High School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Stem Prep 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 505
Stem Prep High School
505 students
What this shows Stem Prep High School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Prep High School compares
Stem Prep 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 21.2%
White 19.2%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Stem Prep High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem Prep High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 Stem Prep 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Prep High School
How many students attend Stem Prep High School?
Stem Prep High School has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Prep High School is 19.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Prep High School?
The largest demographic group at Stem Prep High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Prep High School?
Stem Prep High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Stem Prep High School rank among high schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Prep High School ranks #14 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 Stem Prep 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.