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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knowledge Academies High School's student population of 190 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 79% over five school years.
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
Knowledge Academies High School 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 Knowledge Academies High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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%
15%
Black
32%
21%
White
19%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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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 schools are Knowledge Academies High School often compared to?
Knowledge Academies High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School by visitors of our site.
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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