Davidson Academy (Tennessee)
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Davidson Academy | |
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Address | |
1414 Old Hickory Blvd. 37207 | |
Coordinates | 36°16′52″N 86°46′49″W / 36.2811227°N 86.7802757°W |
Information | |
Type | Private, Coeducational |
Motto | Preparing Students for College, Life, and Eternity |
Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
Denomination | Interdenominational |
Founded | 1980 |
Principal | Mrs. Sarah Jane Moore (Upper School), Mrs. Kelly Colley (Lower School) |
Headmaster | Terri Simmons |
Faculty | 73 |
Grades | PK-3–12 |
Enrollment | 650 (2020) |
Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
Color(s) | Black, cardinal, white |
Mascot | Boomer the Bear |
Nickname | Bears |
Rival | Goodpasture Christian School |
Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
Website | http://www.davidsonacademy.com |
Davidson Academy is a private Christian school located in Nashville, Tennessee. It has students ranging from K-3 to 12th grade.[1]
History
Madison Christian School was founded as a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Madison in September 1980, enrolling students from grades one through four.[2] In 1981 plans were announced by First Baptist and Grace Baptist to build a new school building, rename the school Davidson Academy, and expand to grades K-12.
Athletics
Davidson Academy fields sports teams for both girls and boys. Davidson competes in Division 2, section A of the private school division, in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
- Rachel Smith, Miss USA, 2007 (4th Runnerup -Miss Universe, 2007)[3]
References
- ^ "Home". davidsonacademy.com.
- ^ "East Robertson High Principle picked Madison Christian Head". Nashville Tennesseean. August 4, 1980. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Erwin, Lee (August 11, 2014). "Television personality is Clarksville's own Rachel Smith". WNZE. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
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