St. Cecilia Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
Nashville, TN
4210 Harding Pike 2, Nashville, TN 37205
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools nationwide
- 97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
In Nashville, Tennessee, St. Cecilia Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 295 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 16% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Nashville. The school reports that about 97% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 295
- Teachers
- 43.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Nashville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 97% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Cecilia Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Cecilia Academy
What grades does St. Cecilia Academy serve?
St. Cecilia Academy serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend St. Cecilia Academy?
About 295 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Cecilia Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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