The Phoenix School

Summary:

The Phoenix School is a public high school located in Crossville, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 79 students. It is part of the Cumberland County School District, which is ranked 69 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Phoenix School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.34%) compared to the nearby Stone Memorial High School (90.2%) and Cumberland County High School (87.51%), as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (6.33%). However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Tennessee high schools, with significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to the county and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.3% of students at The Phoenix School were proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I, compared to 44% for Cumberland County and 45.3% for the state.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 4.6 to 7.4, The Phoenix School's performance has steadily declined over time, from a ranking of 241 out of 269 Tennessee high schools in 2011-2012 to 339 out of 374 in 2023-2024. This underperformance is significant when compared to the nearby Stone Memorial High School and Cumberland County High School, which are both ranked in the top 35% of Tennessee high schools and have higher proficiency rates on state assessments. The high percentage of white and low-income students at The Phoenix School may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 203 Taylor ST
       Crossville, TN  38555


(931) 456-1228

District: Cumberland County

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $39,057 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.6 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
African American:
6.3%
Hispanic:
6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Phoenix School ranks worse than 83.2% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Cumberland County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Phoenix School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 The Phoenix School has the largest high school student body size in the Cumberland County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Phoenix School is $39,057, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Cumberland County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Phoenix School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Phoenix School 326th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See The Phoenix School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cumberland County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County 67th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Phoenix School

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Rank History for all students at The Phoenix School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 48.30 171st 267 36.0%
2011 9.49 264th 273 3.3%
2012 25.08 241st 269 10.4%
2013 29.36 259th 285 9.1%
2014 21.02 275th 296 7.1%
2015 21.43 281st 300 6.3%
2016 10.92 321st 351 8.5%
2018 13.30 312th 341 8.5%
2019 15.24 307th 342 10.2%
2021 16.25 302nd 347 13.0%
2023 21.72 319th 384 16.9%
2024 19.33 326th 392 16.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Phoenix School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.66 286th 317 9.8%
2024 28.02 262nd 337 22.3%
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Rank History for Female students at The Phoenix School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.91 305th 340 10.3%
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Rank History for Male students at The Phoenix School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.35 273rd 332 17.8%
2023 26.75 271st 359 24.5%
2024 20.78 302nd 366 17.5%
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Rank History for White students at The Phoenix School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.16 300th 307 2.3%
2019 10.98 295th 301 2.0%
2021 17.99 284th 306 7.2%
2023 21.42 281st 325 13.5%
2024 18.05 296th 326 9.2%
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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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Phoenix School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 110 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2009 117 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 122
2010 127 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 136
2011 122 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 130
2012 109 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 119
2013 88 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 92
2014 81 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 88
2015 54 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 61
2016 64 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 70
2017 101 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 106
2018 81 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 85
2019 76 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 79
2020 73 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 76
2021 69 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 74
2022 65 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 78
2023 69 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 79

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 The Phoenix School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 114 5.8 19.7 n/a
2009 122 10.9 11.2 n/a
2010 136 15.0 9.0 89
2011 130 16.0 8.1 89.2
2012 119 14.0 8.5 97.5
2013 92 16.6 5.5 83.7
2014 88 17.0 5.1 88.6
2015 61 17.0 3.5 95.1
2016 70 15.0 4.6 94.3
2017 106 16.0 6.6 n/a
2018 85 15.0 5.6 n/a
2019 79 15.4 5.1 n/a
2020 76 18.5 4.1 n/a
2021 74 12.3 6.0 n/a
2022 78 10.5 7.4 n/a
2023 79 16.9 4.6 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 The Phoenix School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 114 5.8 19.7 n/a
2009 122 10.9 11.2 n/a
2010 136 15.0 9.0 89
2011 130 16.0 8.1 89.2
2012 119 14.0 8.5 97.5
2013 92 16.6 5.5 83.7
2014 88 17.0 5.1 88.6
2015 61 17.0 3.5 95.1
2016 70 15.0 4.6 94.3
2017 106 16.0 6.6 n/a
2018 85 15.0 5.6 n/a
2019 79 15.4 5.1 n/a
2020 76 18.5 4.1 n/a
2021 74 12.3 6.0 n/a
2022 78 10.5 7.4 n/a
2023 79 16.9 4.6 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 The Phoenix School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,155 (11.8%) $22,495 (83.9%) $26,797
2020 $3,435 (11.2%) $23,903 (77.9%) $30,667
2021 $3,100 (9.1%) $27,770 (81.7%) $33,975
2022 $4,557 (14.4%) $24,331 (76.9%) $31,650
2023 $6,500 (16.6%) $27,157 (69.5%) $39,057

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The Phoenix School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 342 High schoolsRanks 319th of 384 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
12th Grade US History (The Phoenix School)523.8
 18.8%
   12th Grade US History (Cumberland County)18.933.3
 14.4%
   12th Grade US History (Tennessee)27.835.4
 7.6%
All Grades English II (The Phoenix School)510
 5%
   All Grades English II (Cumberland County)4844.6
 3.4%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7979
African American05
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7669
 9.2%
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Phoenix School

The Phoenix School ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Tennessee high schools.

Students at The Phoenix School are 87% White, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended The Phoenix School.


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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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