Stratford High School (Tennessee)

Stratford STEM Magnet High School
Address
Map
1800 Stratford Avenue

Nashville
,
(Davidson County)
,
Tennessee
37216

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
PrincipalMichael Pratt
Staff56.54 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment787[1] (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio13.92[1]
Color(s)Orange, black and white
      [2]
NicknameSpartans[2]
Website[1]

Stratford STEM Magnet High School (formerly Stratford Comprehensive High School) is a magnet school in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. It serves approximately 600 students. In March 2012, the Metro Board of Education dropped the "Comprehensive" title from all its zoned schools to reflect the district's new emphases on smaller learning communities and thematic career academies.[3] The school is noteworthy as MNPS's only STEM high school. The school colors are White, Gray, Black, and Orange.

Academies and Pathways

Stratford STEM Magnet High School has two academies, each with distinct pathways. Students are required to select a pathway by the 10th grade.

Academy of Science and Engineering (A.S.E.)

  • Interdisciplinary Science Pathway
  • Engineering Pathway
  • Biotechnology Pathway

Academy of National Security and the Science of Teaching (N.S.S.T.)

  • National Security Technology Pathway (Criminal Justice/Forensic Science)
  • The Science of Teaching Pathway

(Changed in the 2020–21 school year, The NSST Academy was formally the Academy of National Security and Safety Technologies which included Criminal Justice/Forensic Science and Computer Simulation/Game Programming Pathways. The Computer Simulation/Game Programming Pathways were cut due to funding issues)

Advanced Academics

Stratford STEM is designated as a International Cambridge School. In addition, Stratford STEM offers numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual credit options.[citation needed]

Notable Staff

  • Dr. Michael Pratt – Executive Principal

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Stratford STEM Magnet High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Stratford High School". Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Garrison, Joey. "Metro high schools may drop 'comprehensive' label." The City Paper. May 12, 2012. March 9, 2013.

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