Serving 574 students in grades 9-12, L N Stem Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L N Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
L N Stem Academy's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L N Stem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L N Stem Academy is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
5%
21%
White
77%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L N Stem Academy's ranking?
L N Stem Academy is ranked #672 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are L N Stem Academy often compared to?
L N Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Farragut High School, Hardin Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of L N Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of L N Stem Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend L N Stem Academy?
574 students attend L N Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of L N Stem Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L N Stem Academy?
L N Stem Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does L N Stem Academy offer ?
L N Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is L N Stem Academy part of?
L N Stem Academy is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is L N Stem Academy located?
L N Stem Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Knoxville, TN.
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