Cheatham County Central High School reports TVAAS gains, sets ACT target of 21

Cheatham County Central High School reported April 9 that it has made measurable academic gains, according to a School Improvement Plan update presented to the Cheatham County Board of Education.

CCCHS Principal Steve Wenning told the board the school rose from TVAAS Level 1 to Level 3 and carries an overall grade of B, a change the presentation attributed to focused use of high-quality instructional materials in English language arts and mathematics, structured data analysis, and targeted interventions.

Wenning described math remediation that uses ALEKS and reports consistent weekly engagement (5–7 topics) among participating students; the presentation stated that roughly 70% of students engaging with ALEKS reached TVAAS performance Levels 3 or 4. The school also reported success in CTE program growth and student certification outcomes.

To support college readiness, Wenning said the school set a schoolwide ACT average goal of 21 and described targeted ACT-prep strategies; the presentation also noted the district was introducing Beable for the first time to strengthen readiness. The transcript does not include verbatim quotes or specific budget line items tied to these strategies.

Principal Wenning credited teacher practices such as daily mentorship structures ("Dens"), collaborative planning, and intentional instruction aligned to standards for sustaining growth. The board heard the presentation as part of routine oversight of school improvement efforts; no formal vote or direction tied to the SIP was recorded in the meeting minutes.