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Austin East High/magnet
High School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2800 M L King Jr AVE, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Austin East High/magnet score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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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Where Austin East High/magnet 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), 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
$55,933
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Baptist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 0.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Smart Kids ElcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Career Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 347 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #84 of 88
- District spending per student
- $11,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Austin East High/magnet is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Austin East High/magnet
Austin East High/magnet is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 666 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin East High/magnet
What grades does Austin East High/magnet serve?
Austin East High/magnet serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Austin East High/magnet?
Austin East High/magnet has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin East High/magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin East High/magnet is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Austin East High/magnet rank in TN?
Austin East High/magnet ranks #1,676 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Austin East High/magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin East High/magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Austin East High/magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin East High/magnet has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Austin East High/magnet a charter school?
No, Austin East High/magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Austin East High/magnet a Title I school?
No, Austin East High/magnet is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (865) 594-3792
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37914)
- 20,917
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37914; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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