East Literature Magnet School

East Literature Magnet
"Come Soar with the Eagles"
Location
110 - 112 Gallatin Rd.
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Information
Type Magnet high school
Established 1993
Principal Stephen Ball
Faculty 60+
Grades 5-12
Number of students ~1200
School Color(s) Red and Gray
Athletics TSSAA - Class AA, District 9
Mascot Eagles
Website

East Literature Magnet School (or simply East Magnet or East Literature) is a public combined middle school and high school located in Nashville, Tennessee. East includes grades 5-12, and students enter through a lottery process similar to the other magnet schools in Nashville. It is unique in that it is the only school in Nashville to serve grades 5 through 12.

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School history

East Literature Magnet School opened in August 1993 inside the campus of East Middle School. The school now occupies the entire campus of the former East Nashville High School. In September 2005, the new campus was dedicated, and the completion of renovation of buildings 'A' and 'B' was celebrated. The school now has separate middle and high school facilities.

Academics

East Magnet is home to many AP and Honors courses. Many educators use literature to convey many topics in Math, History, and Art. All teachers are qualified in their field. It ranks as one of the #3 High School in Davidson County. The school has met NCLB benchmarks every year.

Sports

East Magnet offers sports such as Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Tennis, Bowling, Golf, Football, Track and field, Softball, Baseball, Cheerleading, and Cross Country.

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