Alcoa High School

Summary:

Alcoa High School is a public high school in Alcoa, Tennessee, serving 705 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Blount County district, which is ranked 30 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Alcoa High School consistently performs well academically, ranking 27th out of 347 Tennessee high schools in the 2020-2021 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with 60.85% White, 13.19% African American, 16.03% Hispanic, and 8.09% two or more races. Alcoa High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.3 over the past three years, and spends $12,130 per student, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Farragut High School, Bearden High School, and South Doyle High School, Alcoa High School stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation. However, the school's special education performance is an area of concern, ranking 123 out of 154 Tennessee high schools in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1205 Lodge ST
       Alcoa, TN  37701


(865) 983-3247

District: Alcoa

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,351 Help


Feeder schools for Alcoa High School:

Elementary:    Alcoa Elementary
    Alcoa Intermediate School
Middle:    Alcoa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
Hispanic:
17.3%
African American:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alcoa High School ranks better than 80.9% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alcoa High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Alcoa High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), Hispanic (17.3%), African American (13.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alcoa High School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alcoa High School is $13,351.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alcoa High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcoa High School 75th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Alcoa High School in the ranking list.)

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Alcoa:

SchoolDigger ranks Alcoa 18th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alcoa High School

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Rank History for all students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.10 24th 267 91.0%
2011 86.48 19th 273 93.0%
2012 87.53 11th 269 95.9%
2013 71.44 52nd 285 81.8%
2014 75.81 30th 296 89.9%
2015 82.12 22nd 300 92.7%
2016 85.06 16th 351 95.4%
2017 67.75 48th 273 82.4%
2018 76.57 35th 341 89.7%
2019 72.44 49th 342 85.7%
2021 76.61 27th 347 92.2%
2022 70.66 54th 358 84.9%
2023 69.06 62nd 384 83.9%
2024 69.13 75th 392 80.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.23 123rd 154 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.48 25th 308 91.9%
2019 57.06 90th 302 70.2%
2021 59.57 69th 317 78.2%
2022 37.77 194th 322 39.8%
2023 68.54 46th 330 86.1%
2024 62.54 78th 337 76.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.67 61st 337 81.9%
2021 73.15 40th 340 88.2%
2022 65.95 72nd 350 79.4%
2023 65.44 74th 366 79.8%
2024 65.42 89th 365 75.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.63 44th 329 86.6%
2021 78.69 22nd 332 93.4%
2022 75.43 40th 349 88.5%
2023 70.64 57th 359 84.1%
2024 71.97 60th 366 83.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 25th 199 87.4%
2019 55.12 55th 187 70.6%
2021 56.68 55th 208 73.6%
2022 50.27 76th 222 65.8%
2023 63.54 49th 239 79.5%
2024 61.00 61st 240 74.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.60 36th 159 77.4%
2019 72.37 23rd 153 85.0%
2021 60.34 48th 180 73.3%
2022 61.16 48th 189 74.6%
2023 64.08 43rd 202 78.7%
2024 54.76 67th 209 67.9%
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Rank History for White students at Alcoa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.27 26th 307 91.5%
2019 78.40 36th 301 88.0%
2021 84.70 16th 306 94.8%
2022 75.89 38th 312 87.8%
2023 70.79 58th 325 82.2%
2024 74.81 50th 326 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alcoa High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 263 132 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1989 248 115 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 368
1990 230 118 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 235 116 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 239 118 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 252 95 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 270 99 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 288 118 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 288 118 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 303 130 3 2 1 n/a n/a -7 432
1998 295 109 5 3 1 n/a n/a 1 414
1999 295 120 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 447 447
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 365 365
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 428 428
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 428 428
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 411 411
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 401 401
2006 356 112 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2007 379 123 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2008 372 118 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 399 117 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 417 112 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2011 410 93 2 24 2 2 10 0 543
2012 408 92 2 19 0 2 22 0 545
2013 408 78 2 23 0 1 24 0 536
2014 403 77 4 20 0 1 29 0 534
2015 416 92 6 29 0 2 37 0 582
2016 403 117 7 33 0 1 45 0 606
2017 412 125 9 41 1 1 46 0 635
2018 437 128 11 52 1 1 51 0 681
2019 428 124 11 65 1 1 52 0 682
2020 436 94 12 78 2 0 53 0 675
2021 444 87 8 85 2 0 59 0 685
2022 448 85 9 95 1 0 52 0 690
2023 429 93 11 113 1 1 57 0 705
2024 406 95 13 121 0 1 65 0 701

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alcoa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 29.0 13.7 n/a
1989 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1990 351 29.0 12.1 n/a
1991 357 29.0 12.3 n/a
1992 363 28.0 12.9 n/a
1993 358 28.0 12.8 n/a
1994 383 30.0 12.8 n/a
1995 415 30.0 13.8 n/a
1996 415 30.0 13.8 n/a
1997 432 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 365 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 428 n/a n/a n/a
2003 428 n/a n/a n/a
2004 411 n/a n/a n/a
2005 401 n/a n/a n/a
2006 481 31.0 15.5 n/a
2007 521 33.5 15.6 29.6
2008 513 33.5 15.3 30
2009 541 34.0 15.9 32.2
2010 556 33.3 16.6 34.5
2011 543 34.6 15.6 38.1
2012 545 31.8 17.1 36.9
2013 536 34.4 15.5 39
2014 534 35.1 15.2 39.7
2015 582 35.0 16.6 36.3
2016 606 37.0 16.3 44.1
2017 635 38.8 16.3 n/a
2018 681 42.0 16.2 n/a
2019 682 39.2 17.3 n/a
2020 675 39.4 17.1 41.3
2021 685 44.5 15.3 n/a
2022 690 49.5 13.9 n/a
2023 705 48.0 14.6 n/a
2024 701 47.0 14.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alcoa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 29.0 13.7 n/a
1989 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1990 351 29.0 12.1 n/a
1991 357 29.0 12.3 n/a
1992 363 28.0 12.9 n/a
1993 358 28.0 12.8 n/a
1994 383 30.0 12.8 n/a
1995 415 30.0 13.8 n/a
1996 415 30.0 13.8 n/a
1997 432 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 423 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 447 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 365 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 428 n/a n/a n/a
2003 428 n/a n/a n/a
2004 411 n/a n/a n/a
2005 401 n/a n/a n/a
2006 481 31.0 15.5 n/a
2007 521 33.5 15.6 29.6
2008 513 33.5 15.3 30
2009 541 34.0 15.9 32.2
2010 556 33.3 16.6 34.5
2011 543 34.6 15.6 38.1
2012 545 31.8 17.1 36.9
2013 536 34.4 15.5 39
2014 534 35.1 15.2 39.7
2015 582 35.0 16.6 36.3
2016 606 37.0 16.3 44.1
2017 635 38.8 16.3 n/a
2018 681 42.0 16.2 n/a
2019 682 39.2 17.3 n/a
2020 675 39.4 17.1 41.3
2021 685 44.5 15.3 n/a
2022 690 49.5 13.9 n/a
2023 705 48.0 14.6 n/a
2024 701 47.0 14.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alcoa High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $183 (1.6%) $10,817 (94.2%) $11,480
2020 $169 (1.4%) $11,127 (94.2%) $11,806
2021 $542 (4.5%) $11,261 (92.8%) $12,130
2022 $812 (6.0%) $12,350 (90.9%) $13,592
2023 $700 (5.2%) $12,164 (91.1%) $13,351

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alcoa High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 342 High schoolsRanks 62nd of 384 High schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Alcoa High School)30.835.6
 4.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Alcoa)30.835.6
 4.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Alcoa High School)3639.8
 3.8%
   9th Grade English I (Alcoa)3639.8
 3.8%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra II (Alcoa High School)39.238
 1.2%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Alcoa)39.238
 1.2%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Alcoa High School)55.951.9
 4%
   10th Grade English II (Alcoa)55.951.9
 4%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Alcoa High School)62.157.5
 4.6%
   10th Grade Geometry (Alcoa)62.157.5
 4.6%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Alcoa High School)42.543.6
 1.1%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Alcoa)42.543.6
 1.1%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade Geometry (Alcoa High School)23.17.4
 15.7%
   11th Grade Geometry (Alcoa)23.17.4
 15.7%
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2017.1
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Alcoa High School)29.532.3
 2.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Alcoa)40.132.3
 7.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Alcoa High School)41.341
 0.3%
   All Grades Algebra II (Alcoa)41.341
 0.3%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (Alcoa High School)3639.8
 3.8%
   All Grades English I (Alcoa)3639.8
 3.8%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Alcoa High School)55.251.9
 3.3%
   All Grades English II (Alcoa)55.251.9
 3.3%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Alcoa High School)55.652.6
 3%
   All Grades Geometry (Alcoa)55.652.6
 3%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students682705
 3.4%
African American12493
 25%
American Indian11
Asian1111
Hispanic65113
 73.8%
Pacific Islander11
White428429
 0.2%
Two or More Races5257
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alcoa High School

Alcoa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alcoa Elementary
Elementary : Alcoa Intermediate School
Middle : Alcoa Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 701 students attended Alcoa High School.

Students at Alcoa High School are 58% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Alcoa High School ranks 75th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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