Father Ryan At A Glance. With a high-quality, rigorous, academic program centered in the Catholic faith paired with unmatched extracurricular opportunities, the Father Ryan experience helps students reach their full potential.

Explore the 31 athletic teams offered at Father Ryan, and mark your calendars to cheer on the Irish. View Teams & Schedules

Founded in 1925, Father Ryan High School is a co-educational, college preparatory, Catholic high school located in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the past 100 years, our school, campus, and community have grown along with the city we call home.

Learn more about Father Ryan's rigorous curriculum that features four learning levels to challenge and support all students.

Father Ryan’s House System continues to foster a caring and supportive environment where students from all grades have more opportunities to lead, collaborate, and contribute. This model allows for more peer-to-peer mentoring, leadership opportunities, and spiritual development.

Father Ryan is committed to providing accessible Catholic education to all who seek it. Learn more about our tuition rates and tuition assistance.

Explore the timeline of Father Ryan's history and discover how our legacy continues to form lives of excellence in the Catholic tradition. View Timeline

Since our founding in 1925 as the Nashville Catholic High School for Boys, Father Ryan High School has been grounded in strong ideals that continue to evolve to meet the needs of our community, to live out our mission, and to form lives of excellence in the Catholic tradition.

Whether you attended school on West End, Elliston Place, or Norwood Drive, the spirit of Father Ryan lives within our community. Every member of the Father Ryan family - alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and more - is an important part of our 100 year history.

Our 360-degree virtual tour gives you a glimpse into Father Ryan's facilities for academics, athletics, arts, student life, faith, and more. See how your student can thrive here! View Tour