At Valor, our unwavering commitment to academic excellence fuels our mission. We aspire to provide our scholars with an academic experience that stands in the top 1% nationwide, and for us, this means being in the 95th percentile in the state for both achievement and growth data. Achieving this dual distinction is no small feat; in fact, fewer than 1% of schools in Tennessee accomplish this each year.
Our Results
We are passionate about meeting every scholar where they are.
Our Results
National Recognition
Our high school, Valor College Prep, is ranked as the #2 Open Enrollment High School in TN, #7 Best High School in TN, and #336 Nationally, placing us in the 99th percentile of all high schools according to U.S. News & World Report.
We are also the #1 Charter High School and the #1 and #2 Charter Middle Schools in Tennessee, according to Niche. These rankings highlight our commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for success beyond graduation.
Top-Rated Reward Schools
For three consecutive school years, all three Valor schools earned an “A” rating from the Tennessee State Report Card. This comprehensive measure reflects our students’ outstanding growth and achievement, with Valor earning a perfect 5 out of 5 across every indicator assessed, including achievement, student growth, growth of highest-need students, and college & career readiness.
Consistent Student Achievement
Since our founding year in 2014, our scholars have consistently outperformed schools across the state of Tennessee and MNPS in tested subject areas. Historically, our scholars’ achievement scores on state assessments have ranked in the top 5% of the state.
Emphasis on Growth
For five consecutive years, our middle school scholars have consistently performed in the 99th percentile in Student Growth in the state, as measured by data from the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS). In the 2024-25 school year, all schools earned a Level 5 in TVAAS Composite.
College & Career Readiness
Our high school’s ACT composite score ranks in the 99th percentile among open-enrollment high schools in Tennessee. Additionally, as an AP School Honor Roll recipient, our scholars enrolled in AP courses across multiple content areas including Biology, Drawing, Environmental Science, Capstone, Spanish Language and Culture, U.S. Government, and U.S. History, scored, on average, 11% higher on their AP exams compared to the global average, demonstrating mastery of college-level coursework.
Where Do Our Graduates Go?
At Valor, we prepare our scholars to lead inspired and opportunity-filled lives. While most of our scholars go on to college after graduation, others immerse themselves in gap-year experiences, attend a trade school, or gain direct work experience. Our graduates who continue with higher education attend universities and colleges across the country.
