A former assistant principal at Stratford High School in Nashville has alleged that fake and manipulated classes were created to boost graduation rates, as reported by [WSMV4 Investigates](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/10/01/former-asst-principal-says-fake-classes-were-created-nashville-high-school-help-students-graduate/). [1, 2]
* The Whistleblower: Former Stratford High School assistant principal Jones stated that students—including a special needs student who could not read—were credited with courses like physics via the Edgenuity online platform that they did not legitimately complete. [1]
* The Alleged Motive: Jones claims the practice was used to artificially inflate district and school graduation rates. [1, 2]
* Response from Leadership: Jones reported his concerns to Dr. Pratt, who allegedly told him to "just let it go" and "leave it alone". [1]
* Current Status: The school is under investigation by the state board of education regarding the grade manipulation claims. Another official involved, Steele, denied falsifying grades in an investigative file, while Jones is also involved in a separate retaliation lawsuit against Metro Nashville Public Schools Superintendent Adrienne Battle. [1, 2]
Would you like to know more about the state board of education investigation or the lawsuit involving district leadership?
[1] [https://www.wsmv.com](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/10/01/former-asst-principal-says-fake-classes-were-created-nashville-high-school-help-students-graduate/)
[2] [https://www.facebook.com](https://www.facebook.com/WSMVTV/posts/a-former-assistant-principal-at-stratford-high-school-says-fake-classes-were-cre/1604393135050491/)
