NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The state's first-ever opportunity charter school, which is designed for at-risk students, has been approved by the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.

The vote overturned Metro Nashville Public Schools' decision to deny The Rock Academy, first in April and again in June.

Opportunity charter schools are required to serve a population where at least 75% of students are considered "at-risk," which includes students who have been held back, are chronically absent or are in foster care.

“This school is not just another option. It’s a lifeline for students who are too often overlooked or left behind," Dr. Ahmed White with The Rock Academy said during a special called Tennessee Public Charter School Commission meeting.

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