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A Tradition of Faith, Knowledge, Service. Founded in 1925, Father Ryan High School is a co-educational, college preparatory, Catholic high school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tradition
Tradition – Since 1925, Father Ryan has been rooted in strong traditions of Catholic faith, academic excellence, and hearts of service to challenge students to reach their spiritual, academic, and personal potential. For a century, Father Ryan has upheld these traditions, while evolving to meet the needs of our community.
Faith
Faith – Faith life at Father Ryan is rooted in the tradition of Catholic values. By allowing our students to develop and express their faith through worship, prayer, and service, Father Ryan enables each student to be an experience of the living Gospel.
Knowledge
Knowledge – We believe in the importance of offering a rigorous curriculum for students of all learning levels in a supportive environment for the development of hearts and minds. Our innovative approach to education and personalized schedules allow students to reach their full academic potential in a college preparatory environment.
Service
Service – At Father Ryan, one of the most distinctive and influential ways to connect with God is to serve others. Our students have the opportunity to improve the lives of their Nashville neighbors and effect positive change in their community through our service learning curriculum.
Father Ryan At A Glance
With a high-quality, rigorous, academic program centered in the Catholic faith paired with unmatched extracurricular opportunities, the Father Ryan experience helps students reach their full potential.
200+
Course Offerings Across Four Learning Levels
81
Courses at Honors or Above, Including 28 AP
15
Average Class Size
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
830+
Students from 142 Schools and 55 ZIP Codes
6
Houses. All Irish.
31
Athletic Teams with 68 Team State Championships
37
Performing and Visual Arts Courses
40+
Clubs and Organizations
25
Local Service Partner Organizations
$1.87M
Raised for Relay For Life
Create Your Father Ryan Experience
By exploring diverse extracurricular opportunities, students learn to serve others and make a difference in the world by investing in their talents and passions.
Learn how our student-athletes gain valuable experiences and learn lifelong skills, including discipline, selflessness, and teamwork, during their time at Father Ryan.
Explore our comprehensive Visual & Performing Arts curriculum that encourages individual growth through creative, personal, and spiritual development in all disciplines.
Discover how students are inspired and challenged to be an experience of the living Gospel by putting their faith in action and participating in service learning.
Learn how the Father Ryan House System develops student leaders and creates strong communities through peer-to-peer mentoring.
Reach Your Potential
Throughout their high school journey and beyond, Father Ryan students are known, loved, challenged, and supported in all of their endeavors as they reach their spiritual, academic, and personal potential.
Invest in Your Future
Choosing to invest in a Father Ryan education opens opportunities for every student to succeed after graduation.
100%
Admittance to Colleges and Universities
$29.5M
Scholarships Offered to Class of 2024
190
Unique College and University Acceptances
13,000+
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