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#745 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 42% in state

Alcoa High School

High School · Alcoa · Alcoa, TN

A high school in Alcoa, TN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1205 Lodge ST, Alcoa, TN 37701

  • Math 50% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation14.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,177
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Alcoa High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Alcoa High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,759/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alcoa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,202

Median home value

$239,600

Median rent

$1,101/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

66.6%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
14.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Clayton-bradley AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–122.6 mi377Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alcoa

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alcoa High School is listed in Alcoa; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alcoa High School

Alcoa High School is a public high school in Alcoa, TN, part of Alcoa, serving approximately 701 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alcoa High School

What grades does Alcoa High School serve?

Alcoa High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alcoa High School?

Alcoa High School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcoa High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alcoa High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alcoa High School rank in TN?

Alcoa High School ranks #745 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Alcoa High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alcoa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alcoa High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcoa High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Alcoa High School a charter school?

No, Alcoa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alcoa High School a Title I school?

No, Alcoa High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
701
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Blount County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 37701)
9,608
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
35.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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