Research Nashville School of the Arts public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee

“the writer of the post of december 7 2008 is apparently under the impression that education is given to people by their teachers and not sought for the student himself or herself. i would imagine his or her complaint on the day after report cards would be 'why did you give me this grade!' when in reality, he or she earned it. i graduated from NSA in 2006 and while i will admit that algebra is not my best subject, the academics at NSA are just fine. as is true with any other experience you get what you put in it. the difference between this school and others is that NSA gives the students the opportunity to invest themselves in the arts.”

“This school was the best high school i ever went to. I unfotunately had to move in my sophomore year. But trust me, you will love this school and everyone in it.”

“Anyone who is considering going to this school, please do. I'm graduating in May and I've been at NSA for the entire time I've been in high school. It's been the best experience of my life. I'll miss NSA with all my heart. We have some amazing teachers. The feeling of openness and family-like affection for one-another is awesome. Generally the people who dislike NSA are just people who like to complain.”

“I will never be able to forgive my teachers for my horrible education. I'm a graduating senior who is at an Algebra I math level. For all those parents and kids out there who, like me, have a choice between NSA and Hume Fogg, choose HFA.”

“I'm graduating this May, and honestly, I was able to coast by on what I learned in middle school at MLK. My arts courses were generally good, however, my academics were the opposite. Academically I learned nothing outside of English, French, History, Government, Economics, and Biology. The rest was pointless. Biology isn't even good anymore since Miss Williams left. This school is a joke academically. My diploma won't even be worth the paper it's written on.”

“I have been very displeased by the school over all. The teachers have been the bigggest disappointment. I must admit there are a lot of gifted students but the teachers we have experienced would not rate average (with the exception of a few).”

“The arts program especially the ballet classes and theater-media classes are really great. NSA has a lot of talented children. The academics for incoming freshmen is really tough. It is definitely a big adjustment going from middle to high school. Over-all it has been a good experience.”

“The teachers at NSA incorporates academics and art in a way that is best describe as a Harmonious Relationship. The array of arts that are brought to the school and taught by the teachers at the school are remarkable. The commitment that is shown to the students beginning with the leadership staff Principal boB and Ms. Williams and trickling down is Wonderful. NSA has the same activities available to the students as any other school accept it is unique in incorporating the arts in that dynamic. My son is a upcoming sophomore at NSA and the support I've received in helping him to transition from middle school to high school as well as the transition for myself was beyond my expectations and so appreciated. The parents as a whole are supportive of all the children and each other. I could't ask for a better school for my child to attend.”

“One of the highest and best arts schools. It is also has a high rating for college prep cirriculum.”