MNPS Special / Alternative Program
The Academy at Old Cockrill
MNPS Special / Alternative Program · Grades 9–12 · The Nations / Sylvan Park, Nashville, TN
About The Academy at Old Cockrill
The Academy at Old Cockrill is an MNPS special-education or alternative program in The Nations / Sylvan Park, serving grades 9–12 in Davidson County.
This is a placement-based MNPS program rather than a school you apply to in the usual way: it has no attendance zone and no open application. Students arrive by referral or placement — through an IEP team, the district discipline process, or a credit-recovery referral — so the place to start is your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.
It enrolled 24 students in 2023-24. MNPS describes its pathway as: Alternative learning center — non-traditional pathway.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.
The Academy at Old Cockrill is one of 14 schools this guide lists in The Nations / Sylvan Park and one of 11 MNPS special-education and alternative programs in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Special / Alternative Program
Grades9–12
NeighborhoodThe Nations / Sylvan Park
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Chronically absent students (2024-25)83% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
verify ↗ Enrollment24 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ State letter grades are issued only to public, magnet, and charter schools. A blank grade here means the state does not grade this kind of school — not that the school scored poorly or that a grade is missing.
Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingYes
Walk-in enrollmentNo
Application requiredYes
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address610 49th AVE, Nashville, TN 37209
Phone(615) 298-2294
Feeder pathwayAlternative learning center — non-traditional pathway
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to The Academy at Old Cockrill?
The Academy at Old Cockrill is a placement-based MNPS program. Students arrive by referral or placement, not by open application, so start with your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.
How much does The Academy at Old Cockrill cost?
Nothing. The Academy at Old Cockrill is a free public school.
Is there a school bus to The Academy at Old Cockrill?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for The Academy at Old Cockrill.
Always confirm zoning and open seats. Attendance zones, magnet/charter lotteries, and enrollment deadlines change. Verify current details directly with the school or MNPS.
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