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:
| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education Other school association(s) National Association of Independent Schools |
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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 | |
| % 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 | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 |
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 | |
| Headmaster | Dr. John Griffith | |
| Admissions Director | Cathy Irwin | |
| Admissions Associate | Robbin Sanford | |
| Sport | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | |
| 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 | |
| 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: 02/11/2008
In the News:
- Titans' Thornton uses day off to give back to kids (Daily News Journal)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 08:20:17 am
NASHVILLE — Titans linebacker David Thornton used his off day Thursday to teach some area youngsters about football and life. - Prep Notebook: Titans’ Finnegan, Cramer to speak at NCS football camp (Nashville City Paper)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 04:50:06 am
Teammate Thornton to host skills camp at BGA More - Titans like experience, depth on hand at defensive end (Daily News Journal)
posted on June 16, 2009 at 08:03:09 am
NASHVILLE — Defensive end Jacob Ford wants to do more, and do it more often. - Titans to play a pat hand at DE (The Tennessean)
posted on June 16, 2009 at 07:12:01 am
Jacob Ford and William Hayes played well when they got the chance in 2008. But the two young linemen know the Titans will need more from them. - Prep results from May 21 (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 06:22:10 am
Results from Thursday, May 21, prep events
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (37069) | ||
| 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 - 3.8 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
View all schools in: Franklin, Williamson County, Zip 37069
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