Very Good
#608 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 34% in state
L N Stem Academy
High School · Knox County · Knoxville, TN
A Knox County high school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 Henley ST, Knoxville, TN 37902
- Math 65% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at L N Stem Academy score 76% proficient, which is above 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 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where L N Stem Academy 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$56,397
Median home value
$570,700
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
19.5%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Kids ElcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Fulton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Knoxville Baptist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 72 | 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.
Knox County
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #24 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
L N Stem Academy is listed in Knox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L N Stem Academy
L N Stem Academy is a public high school in Knoxville, TN, part of Knox County, serving approximately 581 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L N Stem Academy
What grades does L N Stem Academy serve?
L N Stem Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend L N Stem Academy?
L N Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L N Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at L N Stem Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L N Stem Academy rank in TN?
L N Stem Academy ranks #608 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is L N Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
L N Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 L N Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L N Stem Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is L N Stem Academy a charter school?
No, L N Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L N Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, L N Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (865) 329-8440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37902)
- 2,308
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 37902; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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