Early College High School

Early College High School operates as a tiny senior high in Nashville, Tennessee, run under Davidson County. Current enrollment sits at 174 students spanning grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Tennessee's public schools average about 754 students each, so Early College High School sits 77% below that benchmark.

Across the 160 schools in Davidson County (81,532 students total), Early College High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Early College High School logs that 49% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 28% White, 19% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 25% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Davidson County indicate median household income runs about $77,853, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Davidson County runs 177 public schools (combined enrollment of about 86,005 students), of which Early College High School is one.

The closest other public school is Nashville Big Picture High School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 76%: 99 students in 2018 compared to 174 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 53% to 28% over that span.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.