The Ensworth School
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| The Ensworth School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Nashville, TN, USA | |
| Information | |
| Religion | Non-sectarian |
| Headmaster | William N. Moseley |
| Enrollment |
1,006 |
| Average class size | 14 students |
| Student:teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Type | Private |
| Athletics conference | TSSAA - Division II |
| Motto | "In Search of Truth" |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Established | 1958 |
| Homepage | http://www.ensworth.com/ |
The Ensworth School is a private school located on two separate campuses in Nashville, Tennessee.
The original school, with grades "pre-first" (kindergarten) through eighth, opened in 1958 with 152 students. The school opened in a large Tudor-style home; its distinctive architecture became a symbol of the school itself. That facility, since expanded several times, is now known as the Red Gables Campus, and is located at 211 Ensworth Avenue.[1]
In 2002 the school initiated a $60 million capital campaign, with the goal of expanding the school to grade 12. After operating for over 40 years as a K-8 school, Ensworth added a high school in 2004, located on Tennessee State Route 100 adjacent to Edwin Warner Park and known as the Devon Farm Campus.[2]. The high school began with grade 9 and added a grade each following year; the school's first graduating class will matriculate in 2008.
In 2005, the newly constructed high school earned nationwide honors for architecture from American School and University Magazine and the Boston Society of Architects.[3]
A 665-seat theater is under construction on the high school campus.[1]
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[edit] High school
Ensworth High School is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The campus is located on the Harpeth River, a tributary to the Cumberland River. A Harkness table replaces desks in the classrooms of the humanities departments and science department.
[edit] Location
EHS is located on 7401 Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee. The campus was built on the banks of the Harpeth River, and is next to Edwin Warner Park. Near the river was a Native American burial ground, on which artifacts dating back to 10,000 years ago were found. Also located on the grounds was the historic Devon Farm. Among other significant archaeological finds was a partial mastodon skeleton found near the river.
[edit] History
The Ensworth High School campus was built after a fund-raising campaign that raised nearly 60 million dollars. This also benefited the Lower and Middle Schools. The High School began classes in 2004, and its first senior class will graduate this year. To commemorate the Lower and Middle school's 50th anniversary, the students will build houses for Habitat For Humanity, a service organization.
[edit] Student body
The fourth and final "cornerstone class" began its freshman year in 2007, filling the campus for the first time.
[edit] Athletics
The EHS football team played its first full varsity season in 2007, and made it to the TSSAA State playoffs with a record of 8-2 (5-2).
The women's basketball team became Division II AA state champions in 2008 after defeating Knoxville Webb by a score of 50-48 in the state championship game at David Lipscomb University.
[edit] Accreditation & membership
- Tennessee Association of Independent Schools
- Southern Association of Independent Schools
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
[edit] Notable alumni
- Shooter Jennings, country/rock singer, son of Waylon Jennings
- Joi Gilliam, R&B/Rock singer, record producer and songwriter
[edit] See also
- Sarah B. Gilliam. "Ensworth High hosts Special Olympics camp". The Tennessean. 24 October 2007.
- Randy Moomaw. "Rural, urban kids learn together at Ensworth High camp". The Tennessean. 11 July 2007.
- Karen Jordan. "New year brings sophomores to Ensworth High". The Tennessean. 26 Augst 2005.
- Stephanie Toone. "Student, faculty numbers are growing at Ensworth High". The Tennessean. 20 July 2005.
- Pam Sherborne. "Parents, students get preview of Ensworth High buildings". The Tennessean. 28 November 2003.
