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The Ensworth School is a coeducational, kindergarten through twelfth grade independent day school located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school describes itself as a vital, contributing member of the Nashville community for more than half a century. It operates across two campuses and enrolls 1,258 students in grades K-12, with a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1. The school’s mission emphasizes academic excellence and inspiring students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents fully, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
Services
Ensworth offers a college-preparatory education organized into divisions by grade level: a Lower School (grades K-5), a Middle School (grades 6-8), and a High School (grades 9-12). The academic program includes 121 high school courses and 20 Advanced Placement courses. According to the school, 78 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees, and the school reports a 100 percent college acceptance rate among graduates. Arts are part of the core curriculum, with offerings in theater, music, dance, and visual arts, along with ensembles such as chamber singers, jazz band, and a dance company.
Athletics are a significant part of school life. High School students can participate in 19 TSSAA-sanctioned sports, plus additional offerings such as swimming and diving, ice hockey, mountain biking, and cheerleading across the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Middle School teams compete in the Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference. The school’s teams are known as the Tigers. The school also lists 52 extracurricular offerings.
About
Ensworth frames its educational philosophy around the idea that the pursuit of knowledge and discovery is a lifelong journey. Its guiding principles include moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy. The school states that it equips students to think critically, embrace challenges, communicate and collaborate effectively, act ethically, and serve selflessly. Community is described as central to the educational model, and the student body represents 43 zip codes. The school reports awarding $5.4 million in financial aid.
Location & Contact
Ensworth operates two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee:
- Red Gables Campus (grades K-8): 211 Ensworth Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205. Phone: (615) 383-0661.
- Frist Campus (grades 9-12): 7401 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221. Phone: (615) 301-5400.
Additional Information
As an independent day school, Ensworth maintains a commitment to diversity and non-discrimination across its operations. The two-campus structure separates the younger grades on the Red Gables Campus from the high school grades on the Frist Campus, allowing programming to be tailored to each age group. With a broad slate of academic courses, Advanced Placement options, arts offerings, athletics, and 52 extracurriculars, the school provides a comprehensive K-12 experience. Service learning and college counseling are also part of the school’s program.
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