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:
326^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $39,057

Student/teacher ratio: 3.9

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

9.7%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.3%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.33. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details The Phoenix School has the smallest high school student body size in the Cumberland County School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (9.7%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Phoenix School is 3.9, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Cumberland County School District! (See more...)

Compare The Phoenix School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Cumberland County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County 67^th 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
2010	48.30	171^st	267	36.0%
2011	9.49	264^th	273	3.3%
2012	25.08	241^st	269	10.4%
2013	29.36	259^th	285	9.1%
2014	21.02	275^th	296	7.1%
2015	21.43	281^st	300	6.3%
2016	10.92	321^st	351	8.5%
2018	13.30	312^th	341	8.5%
2019	15.24	307^th	342	10.2%
2021	16.25	302^nd	347	13.0%
2023	21.72	319^th	384	16.9%
2024	19.33	326^th	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	286^th	317	9.8%
2024	28.02	262^nd	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	305^th	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
2021	22.35	273^rd	332	17.8%
2023	26.75	271^st	359	24.5%
2024	20.78	302^nd	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
2018	11.16	300^th	307	2.3%
2019	10.98	295^th	301	2.0%
2021	17.99	284^th	306	7.2%
2023	21.42	281^st	325	13.5%
2024	18.05	296^th	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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Phoenix School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	110	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	114
2009	117	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	122
2010	127	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	136
2011	122	2	3	0	0	3	130
2012	109	7	3	0	0	0	119
2013	88	1	2	1	0	0	92
2014	81	0	4	2	0	1	88
2015	54	1	4	1	0	1	61
2016	64	1	3	1	0	1	70
2017	101	2	3	0	0	0	106
2018	81	0	3	1	0	0	85
2019	76	0	3	0	0	0	79
2020	73	0	2	1	0	0	76
2021	69	1	4	0	0	0	74
2022	65	2	11	0	0	0	78
2023	69	5	5	0	0	0	79
2024	64	1	7	0	0	0	72

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
2024	72	18.2	3.9	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 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
2024	72	18.2	3.9	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 The Phoenix School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 307^th of 342 High schools	Ranks 319^th 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)	5	23.8	18.8%
12th Grade US History (Cumberland County)	18.9	33.3	14.4%
12th Grade US History (Tennessee)	27.8	35.4	7.6%
All Grades English II (The Phoenix School)	5	10	5%
All Grades English II (Cumberland County)	48	44.6	3.4%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	79
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	69	9.2%
Two or More Races	0	0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)			TNReady English Language Arts (2024)			TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)					TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)			TNReady Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Phoenix School	Public	9-12	203 Taylor ST	Crossville	38555	Cumberland County	Cumberland County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 456-1228	72	18	3.9		64 (88.9%)	1 (1.4%)	7 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.3	326^th of 392 public high schools	16.8%		21.7	319^th of 384 public high schools	16.9%	7											6.3	8.0	8.7				13.3	15.4	8.3	12.5								9.1		8.7							$39,057	$6,500	$27,157
Cumberland County High School	Public	9-12	660 Stanley ST	Crossville	38555	Cumberland County	Cumberland County	No	No	No	No	(931) 484-6194	982	62	15.8		858 (87.4%)	17 (1.7%)	82 (8.4%)	15 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	58.5	128^th of 392 public high schools	67.3%		56.7	129^th of 384 public high schools	66.4%	1							25.2	23.1		75.0	21.9		27.3	87.1	46.8		50.9				31.8	31.6	56.6		54.7		35.1	32.0		34.6							$10,077	$868	$7,968
Stone Memorial High School	Public	9-12	2800 Cook RD	Crossville	38571	Cumberland County	Cumberland County	No	No	No	No	(931) 484-5767	1,020	64	15.9		906 (88.8%)	10 (1.0%)	84 (8.2%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	50.9	165^th of 392 public high schools	57.9%		58.3	124^th of 384 public high schools	67.7%	41							35.9	29.9		63.6	22.1		29.6	61.3	37.8	15.8	39.1				27.8	27.3	43.2	10.0	42.0		27.0	68.9	20.0	35.7							$9,969	$908	$8,214
Monterey High School	Public	7-12	710 East Commercial AVE	Monterey	38574	Putnam County	Putnam County	No	No	No	No	(931) 839-2970	544	41	13.3		349 (64.2%)	2 (0.4%)	189 (34.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	53.1	149^th of 392 public high schools	62.0%		45.9	178^th of 384 public high schools	53.6%	29	28.8	53.2	41.3	14.7	25.4	19.7	6.7	10.7		93.8	37.7		47.4			33.7	34.3				18.9	16.7	64.2		63.5		46.5			44.4	41.2	42.4	41.7	29.4	32.2	30.7	$10,885	$1,265	$8,809
Rockwood High School	Public	9-12	512 West Rockwood ST	Rockwood	37854	Roane County	Roane County	No	No	No	No	(865) 354-0882	342	23	15.0		288 (84.2%)	14 (4.1%)	14 (4.1%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	36.1	241^st of 392 public high schools	38.5%		28.7	283^rd of 384 public high schools	26.3%	42									38.5	65.0	13.0		27.5	63.6	44.4		47.1	21.4		20.4	23.3	24.2	50.6		48.2	20.0	10.5			12.8							$13,021	$1,085	$11,215

Frequently Asked Questions about The Phoenix School

How many students attend The Phoenix School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended The Phoenix School.

What district is The Phoenix School in?

Cumberland County

Is The Phoenix School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of The Phoenix School?

Students at The Phoenix School are 89% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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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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