Hillsboro High School

Hillsboro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3812 Hillsboro Pike,  Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville Public Schools
3.6
4.7
1,175 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Terry Shrader
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
640
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
32.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
63.5%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Black
47.2%
White
39.7%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#15 Best Magnet HS in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Middle Tennessee State University 263 Students
University of Tennessee 251 Students
Belmont University 193 Students
Tennessee State University 164 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 121 Students
Vanderbilt University 114 Students
University of Memphis 107 Students
Austin Peay State University 91 Students
Western Kentucky University 82 Students
Lipscomb University 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 103 Students
Business 90 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Biology 65 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Film and Video Studies 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 204 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/8/2024
Hillsboro is a school with many different pathways. There are some parts parts of the school that have more resources than others, but ultimately your experience at Hillsboro is what you make it.
5.0 Senior
2/10/2023
Overall great school. Has a great IB Program and wonderful facilities and great resources. Teachers are very helpful through the process of applying and figuring out college.
4.0 Senior
1/24/2023
Hillsboro is a public school that is very diverse. Racially, financially, the school offers students an abundance of opportunities for connections with people with multiple backgrounds. Though, the school caters to those enrolled in the IB departments
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 46 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/8/2025
The administration and some staff DO NOT like children! Beware! The principal, currently 24-2025, doesn’t even talk to parents or children she’s even told office personnel to make up something so she won’t have to meet with parents. I’ve reached out on more than one occasion to meet and she dodges p...
5.0 parent
6/4/2020
The score for this school unfairly depicts the hard work and outcomes that Hillsboro is actually known for. The I.B. program is incredible and students who elect to participate in the Diploma Programme, most go on to university more prepared than their peers from other top public and private schools...
5.0 parent
1/20/2018
Awesome school for children from all over and great subject choices and Counselors are very supportive.All staff is great
5.0 other
7/24/2017
As a business partner who engages with students on a weekly basis, I can attest to the dedication and holistic love at learning that is present at Hillsboro High School.

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