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James Lawson High School

8001 Highway 70S, Nashville, TN 37221, United States

+1 (615) 259-4636

http://hillwood.mnps.org/lawson

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James Lawson High School Overview

About This School

James Lawson High School is a public high in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,393 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 11% in ELA, 12% in math, and 13% in science. The school maintains an average teacher salary of $66,313. The student body at James Lawson High School is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. The demographic breakdown includes 34% Black, 32% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 4% students of two or more races.

1,393

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Grade 9-12

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School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Davidson County

Students per Counselor

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James Lawson High School Academics & Test Scores

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James Lawson High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$66,313

City Avg: $68,481

State Avg: $56,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio:1

Students per Counselor:1

James Lawson High School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,393 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White32.45%

Hispanic23.47%

Asian5.31%

Black34.1%

Two or More Races4.31%

Native American0.29%

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Frequently Asked Questions About James Lawson High School

Q: What is James Lawson High School?

A: James Lawson High School is a high public located in Nashville.

Q: How many students attend James Lawson High School?

A: James Lawson High School has approximately 1,393 students enrolled.

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Detailed Information about James Lawson High School

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About James Lawson High School - Nashville, TN

Quick Facts about James Lawson High School
School Name	James Lawson High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	8001 Highway 70S, Nashville, TN 37221, Nashville, TN
County	Davidson County
Phone	+1 (615) 259-4636
Total Students	1,393
Student-Teacher Ratio	:1
Full-Time Teachers
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James Lawson High School

What is James Lawson High School?

James Lawson High School is a high public located in Nashville.

How many students attend James Lawson High School?

James Lawson High School has approximately 1,393 students enrolled.

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