Central High School in Knoxville, TN - Niche
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Central High School
  • Public
  • KNOXVILLE, TN

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C minus

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Central High School is a public school located in KNOXVILLE, TN. It has 1,283 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 35% in reading.

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5321 JACKSBORO PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
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About Central High School...
School District
Knox County Schools

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
35%
Percent Proficient - Math
5%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1100
12 responses
Average ACT
24
198 responses
AP Enrollment
23%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
Median Household Income
$48,309
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,043
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$184,200
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
69%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 13 responses
Poll
62%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 13 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 20 responses
  • Spirit week, football games, and the talent show.
    55%
  • Musical Productuons
    20%
  • Basketball games
    10%
  • Baseball Games
    5%
  • Soccer games
    5%
  • Spirit Week
    5%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,283
Free or Reduced Lunch
26%
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 12 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 12 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 12 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$53,856
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.9%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 17 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 17 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 17 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$8,820 / year
National
$12,239
78%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 18 responses
22%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 18 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 18 responses

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