C
Below Average
58/100

Lead Academy

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 1035 1st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37210
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 3% proficient · 20th percentile in Tennessee
Graduation
B
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
486
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%20/100reading 28th percentile, math 12th percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−7 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−23 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+3 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black25%5%reading +6 pts, math -1 pts66th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%3%reading +1 pts, math -6 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income15%3%reading -3 pts, math -4 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1035 1st Ave South
City Nashville
ZIP Code 37210
District 4703180
NCES School ID 470318002122
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37210

Understanding the community around Lead Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,736
Per Capita Income $31,338
Poverty Rate 28.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $295,200
Median Rent $1,115
Owner-Occupied 27.3%
Renter-Occupied 72.7%
View full data for ZIP 37210 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lead Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 63.6%
Black 28.4%
White 6.6%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 486
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lead Academy?
Lead Academy has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lead Academy?
Lead Academy has 486 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Lead Academy serve?
Lead Academy serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Lead Academy receive per student?
Lead Academy receives $17,219 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lead Academy in 37210 ▼
Avg Home Value
$371,960
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,923
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
72.7%

Other Schools in 37210

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026