Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, Knowledge Academies High School ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1609 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
46%
14%
Black
32%
21%
White
19%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knowledge Academies High School's ranking?
Knowledge Academies High School is ranked #1609 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knowledge Academies High School?
The graduation rate of Knowledge Academies High School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Knowledge Academies High School?
190 students attend Knowledge Academies High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Knowledge Academies High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knowledge Academies High School?
Knowledge Academies High School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knowledge Academies High School offer ?
Knowledge Academies High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knowledge Academies High School part of?
Knowledge Academies High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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