Serving 1,489 students in grades 9-12, Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,489 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12's student population of 1,489 students has grown by 3208% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 306% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
21%
21%
White
63%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12's ranking?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 is ranked #1341 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12?
The graduation rate of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12?
1,489 students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 offer ?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 part of?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 is part of Johnson County School District.
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