Stratford STEM Magnet High School (formerly Stratford Comprehensive High School) is a magnet school in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. It serves approximately 600 students. In March 2012, the Metro Board of Education dropped the "Comprehensive" title from all its zoned schools to reflect the district's new emphases on smaller learning communities and thematic career academies. The school is noteworthy as MNPS's only STEM high school. The school colors are White, Gray, Black, and Orange.
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Academies and Pathways
Stratford STEM Magnet High School has two academies, each with distinct pathways. Students are required to select a pathway by the 10th grade.
Academy of Science and Engineering (A.S.E.)
Interdisciplinary Science Pathway
Engineering Pathway
Biotechnology Pathway
Academy of National Security and the Science of Teaching (N.S.S.T.)
National Security Technology Pathway (Criminal Justice/Forensic Science)
The Science of Teaching Pathway
(Changed in the 2020–21 school year, The NSST Academy was formally the Academy of National Security and Safety Technologies which included Criminal Justice/Forensic Science and Computer Simulation/Game Programming Pathways. The Computer Simulation/Game Programming Pathways were cut due to funding issues)
Advanced Academics
Stratford STEM is designated as an International Cambridge School. In addition, Stratford STEM offers numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual credit options.
Notable Staff
Dr. Michael Pratt – Executive Principal
Notable alumni
Cory Fleming, former NFL player
Keel Hunt, journalist and author
Ken Johnson, former NFL player