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John Overton High School

2 teachers have fundraised through DonorsChoose!
Public School
Title 1 Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
9 - 12 Grades Served
1,975 Students
105 Teachers
4820 Franklin Pike Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Nashville, TN 37220
http://schools.mnps.org/john-overton-high-school

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John Overton High School is a public school in Nashville, Tennessee that is part of Metro Nashville Public Schools. It serves 1,975 students in 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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John Overton High School Demographics

36%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
72%
of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

John Overton High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 23, 2025

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John Overton High School

$17,038
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects funded
10
teachers funded
66
donors
1
project for basic supplies
1
project for technology
1
project for books

John Overton High School has received support from 44 individuals from Tennessee and 22 individuals out-of-state.

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