Battle Ground Academy
School Notes Overview:
Battle Ground Academy founded in 1889 is a regional coeducational college preparatory school for grades K-12. The school is located on two campuses, the Harpeth Campus for grade K-4 and the Glen Echo campus for grades 5-12....
School Overview:
Battle Ground Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1889 | ||
| County | Williamson County, TN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 958 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 45 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 55 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 43 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 44 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 73 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 96 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 95 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 93 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 102 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 102 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 89 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 81 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 68% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 14 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 173 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Dr. John Griffith | ||
| Admissions Director | Cathy Irwin | ||
| Admissions Associate | Robbin Sanford | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Riflery | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Adventure Program-middle school | Arts Guild-by audition | ||
| Band | Chorus | ||
| Community Service | DiGamma Honor Society | ||
| Drama | Environmental Club | ||
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | French Club | ||
| Honor Council | Mock Trial | ||
| Mu Alpha Theta | Multi-Cultural Club | ||
| National Honor Society | Peer Leaders | ||
| Spanish Club | Speech and Debate Team | ||
| Student Council | Students Against Drunk Driving | ||
| Yearbook Staff | Young Life | ||
School Notes:
- BGA is a school rich in history and tradition. From the Honor Code to the annual tug between the two societies, students and graduates have a bond that links them together. Graduates from BGA are accepted at many of the finest colleges and universities in the country.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Six Local Players Named To Tennessee DII AA GIrls All-Region Soccer Team (The Chattanoogan)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 01:50:19 pm
The Middle/East Region of Division II AA has named its girls all-egion soccer team for the 2009 soccer season. Six local girls, including two from Girls Preparatory School and four from Baylor School were named to the team. - Nashville People in Business (The Tennessean)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:38:47 pm
Campaign for a Healthy and Responsible Tennessee announced its board of directors for 2009-10: - Cross country state meet results (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 05:35:58 am
1. University School of Johnson City, 95. 2. Trinity Christian, 100. 3. Hume-Fogg, 107. 4. Notre Dame, 129. 5. David Lipscomb, 130. 6. Red Bank, 206. 7. Greeneville, 206. 8. West Greene, 251. 9. Martin Luther King, 265. 10. Stone Memorial, 265. 12. Polk County, 295. 13. Chattanooga Christian, 315. 21. Arts & Sciences, 530. - BGA Rallies Past McCallie, 17-7, Behind Moore's Touchdowns (The Chattanoogan)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 03:34:15 am
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Michael Moore scored on 8- and 1-yard runs on Friday night and Battle Ground Academy defeated McCallie, 17-7, in a Division II high school football game. - Brentwood Academy dominates state golf tourney (Daily News Journal)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 08:13:20 am
As a freshman, Dylan Healey finished second in the New Mexico state golf tournament.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (37069) | School Zip (37069) |
(TN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 16,243 people | 5,681,706 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 63% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $86,944 | $40,664 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.9 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 20 years old | 37 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 95% / 5% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Franklin Classical School - 185 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Benton Hall Academy - 71 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Currey Ingram Academy - 287 students - 5.5 mi. away - view location
- Brentwood Academy - 775 students - 6.5 mi. away - view location
- Christ Presbyterian Academy - 879 students - 7.1 mi. away - view location
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