Top 10 Reasons to Choose Father Ryan

1. You Will Be Known. You Will Be Loved. ®

That's the Father Ryan Promise.

You will be inspired to achieve more than you can imagine.

2. You Will Be Challenged.

Craft your own personalized learning program with our four levels of learning, Dual Enrollment courses for college credit, 200+ courses -- tailored to your unique strengths, passions, and goals. Your academic journey is rigorous, supported, and 100% you. 

3. You Will Learn From The Best.

Our master teachers, coaches, and staff are exceptional educators and caring people. Because they know you and how you learn best, they guide, mentor, and challenge you to become who you were meant to be.

4. You Will Live Your Faith.

Our Catholic values and traditions shape and inspire your faith journey. Students of all faiths grow in our welcoming community of joy, service, and love to become people for others. 

5. You Will Be Family. 

Our House System makes a big school smaller with six Houses, each with mixed-grade Mentor Groups and a spirited House Cup competition. Through fun, leadership, and deep, daily connections, you find friends for life. 

6. You Will Compete At New Levels. 

Our Irish Athletics program tests your grit with exceptional performance, college-level facilities, and boundless school spirit. The lessons you learn from supportive teammates and coaches become part of you forever. 

7. You Will Embrace Your Creativity.

With the most arts courses of any private school in Middle Tennessee and numerous performance opportunities on campus, regionally, and nationally, your creative expression reaches new heights. 

8. You Will Find Your Passions.

Through 40+ student clubs, immersive service projects, and more, you dive deep into your interests and discover new ones. Because a big school has big resources.

9. You Will Be Prepared For The Next Step.

Our required freshman seminars, travel abroad opportunities, service learning, customized College Counseling, and leadership opportunities give you everything you need to walk confidently into your future. 

10. You Will Be Irish For Life.

When you join the Father Ryan family, you are part of a compassionate community with a legacy of 14,800+ alumni leading lives of purpose serving Nashville and the world.