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#809 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 45% in state

Sequoyah High School

High School · Hamilton County · Soddy Daisy, TN

A Hamilton County high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9517 W Ridge Trail RD, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379

  • Math 9% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Sequoyah High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Sequoyah 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated760/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soddy Daisy), 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

$85,525

Median home value

$277,600

Median rent

$988/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Soddy Daisy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–120.8 mi1,118Compare →
Ivy Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified7.16–123.2 mi470Compare →
Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.26–12Not available337Compare →
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.56–12Not available688Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hamilton County

Schools in district
81
Rank in district
#47 of 80
District spending per student
$14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sequoyah High School

Sequoyah High School is a public high school in Soddy Daisy, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sequoyah High School

What grades does Sequoyah High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sequoyah High School?

Sequoyah High School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah High School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sequoyah High School rank in TN?

Sequoyah High School ranks #809 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Sequoyah High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequoyah High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sequoyah High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoyah High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sequoyah High School a charter school?

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

Is Sequoyah High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 37379)
29,002
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
45.3
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 · 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 37379; 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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