Sequoyah High School

Summary:

Sequoyah High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a student population of 226. The school is part of the Hamilton County school district, which is ranked 79 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sequoyah High School faces academic challenges, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, typically in the 200s out of 300-400 schools. Its performance on state assessments (TNReady) is generally below the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages across subjects like Biology, US History, English, and Math. However, the school stands out in its ability to effectively serve special education and low-income students, ranking very highly (top 5% in the state) for special education students and in the top 30% for low-income students. Sequoyah High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 9.0 in recent years.

Sequoyah High School's racial composition is significantly different from nearby schools, with around 90% of its students being White, compared to more diverse student populations at schools like Soddy Daisy High School and Ivy Academy Inc. These neighboring schools have varying levels of academic performance, with Soddy Daisy High School and Ivy Academy performing significantly better than Sequoyah High School on state assessments.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9517 W Ridge Trail RD
       Soddy Daisy, TN  37379


(423) 843-4707

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,172 Help


Feeder schools for Sequoyah High School:

Elementary:    Allen Elementary School
    Alpine Crest Elementary School
    Apison Elementary School
    Barger Academy of Fine Arts
    More...
Middle:    Brown Middle School
    Dalewood Middle School
    East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
    East Ridge Middle School
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
4.0%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sequoyah High School ranks worse than 64.3% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 10th among 16 ranked high schools in the Hamilton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sequoyah High 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 Sequoyah High School has the largest high school student body size in the Hamilton County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sequoyah High School is $16,172, which is the highest among 16 high schools in the Hamilton County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sequoyah High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoyah High School 252nd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Sequoyah High School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sequoyah High School

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Rank History for all students at Sequoyah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 13.21 256th 267 4.1%
2011 8.91 266th 273 2.6%
2012 5.27 265th 269 1.5%
2013 25.85 270th 285 5.3%
2014 29.82 253rd 296 14.5%
2015 11.06 296th 300 1.3%
2016 14.73 311th 351 11.4%
2017 24.93 224th 273 17.9%
2018 17.18 300th 341 12.0%
2019 34.12 235th 342 31.3%
2021 29.32 253rd 347 27.1%
2022 38.03 216th 358 39.7%
2023 25.28 299th 384 22.1%
2024 35.32 252nd 392 35.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sequoyah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.71 69th 127 45.7%
2022 57.29 32nd 151 78.8%
2023 47.93 56th 154 63.6%
2024 68.77 28th 183 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequoyah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.34 182nd 308 40.9%
2019 65.65 52nd 302 82.8%
2021 23.71 256th 317 19.2%
2022 27.76 252nd 322 21.7%
2023 40.33 187th 330 43.3%
2024 38.94 203rd 337 39.8%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sequoyah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.80 239th 337 29.1%
2021 37.20 208th 340 38.8%
2022 31.70 247th 350 29.4%
2023 23.36 295th 366 19.4%
2024 40.96 214th 365 41.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sequoyah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.88 228th 329 30.7%
2021 25.32 264th 332 20.5%
2022 36.20 210th 349 39.8%
2023 25.53 279th 359 22.3%
2024 27.79 267th 366 27.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sequoyah High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.13 297th 307 3.3%
2019 28.06 244th 301 18.9%
2021 22.30 264th 306 13.7%
2022 20.96 275th 312 11.9%
2023 18.11 293rd 325 9.8%
2024 22.80 274th 326 16.0%
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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sequoyah High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 77 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 80
1990 300 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1991 343 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 387 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 341 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 340 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 319 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 319 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 619 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2004 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 312 312
2006 296 46 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 292 47 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 278 33 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 319 38 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 350 38 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 363 38 1 4 2 0 0 0 408
2012 346 41 0 6 0 1 0 0 394
2013 352 32 1 6 0 0 1 0 392
2014 318 33 1 11 2 1 2 0 368
2015 302 24 0 14 0 0 2 0 342
2016 330 15 1 9 0 0 3 0 358
2017 318 14 2 16 1 0 3 0 354
2018 318 10 1 13 0 0 1 0 343
2019 278 8 1 16 0 0 8 0 311
2020 226 9 0 16 0 0 11 0 262
2021 211 8 0 12 0 1 10 0 242
2022 189 6 0 7 0 0 9 0 211
2023 204 7 0 6 0 0 9 0 226

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 Sequoyah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 80 17.0 4.7 n/a
1990 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1991 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
1992 391 17.0 23.0 n/a
1993 345 17.0 20.3 n/a
1994 351 43.0 8.2 n/a
1995 328 40.0 8.2 n/a
1996 328 40.0 8.2 n/a
1997 631 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
2004 0 n/a n/a n/a
2005 312 n/a n/a n/a
2006 348 20.3 17.1 n/a
2007 343 40.4 8.5 42
2008 312 35.0 8.9 58.3
2009 360 31.0 11.6 51.1
2010 390 30.8 12.6 47.7
2011 408 31.4 12.9 50.2
2012 394 33.0 11.9 70.1
2013 392 33.0 11.8 61
2014 368 33.9 10.8 66.8
2015 342 32.0 10.6 66.1
2016 358 35.0 10.2 53.6
2017 354 30.8 11.4 n/a
2018 343 27.0 12.7 n/a
2019 311 29.0 10.7 n/a
2020 262 31.0 8.4 49.6
2021 242 29.0 8.3 n/a
2022 211 27.5 7.6 n/a
2023 226 25.0 9.0 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 Sequoyah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 80 17.0 4.7 n/a
1990 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1991 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
1992 391 17.0 23.0 n/a
1993 345 17.0 20.3 n/a
1994 351 43.0 8.2 n/a
1995 328 40.0 8.2 n/a
1996 328 40.0 8.2 n/a
1997 631 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
2004 0 n/a n/a n/a
2005 312 n/a n/a n/a
2006 348 20.3 17.1 n/a
2007 343 40.4 8.5 42
2008 312 35.0 8.9 58.3
2009 360 31.0 11.6 51.1
2010 390 30.8 12.6 47.7
2011 408 31.4 12.9 50.2
2012 394 33.0 11.9 70.1
2013 392 33.0 11.8 61
2014 368 33.9 10.8 66.8
2015 342 32.0 10.6 66.1
2016 358 35.0 10.2 53.6
2017 354 30.8 11.4 n/a
2018 343 27.0 12.7 n/a
2019 311 29.0 10.7 n/a
2020 262 31.0 8.4 49.6
2021 242 29.0 8.3 n/a
2022 211 27.5 7.6 n/a
2023 226 25.0 9.0 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 Sequoyah High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $507 (3.9%) $11,962 (92.3%) $12,953
2020 $485 (3.2%) $14,338 (93.3%) $15,373
2021 $950 (5.9%) $14,528 (90.7%) $16,010
2022 $1,743 (10.2%) $14,596 (85.5%) $17,081
2023 $915 (5.7%) $14,503 (89.7%) $16,172

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequoyah High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 235th of 342 High schoolsRanks 299th of 384 High schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Sequoyah High School)189.3
 8.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County)15.413.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Sequoyah High School)21.521.1
 0.4%
   9th Grade English I (Hamilton County)33.438
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade English II (Sequoyah High School)25.335.6
 10.3%
   10th Grade English II (Hamilton County)4159.6
 18.6%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Sequoyah High School)31.38.9
 22.4%
   10th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)20.322.6
 2.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade US History (Sequoyah High School)30.528.6
 1.9%
   11th Grade US History (Hamilton County)29.638.9
 9.3%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (Sequoyah High School)13.38.6
 4.7%
   All Grades Algebra I (Hamilton County)26.924.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades US History (Sequoyah High School)3025.5
 4.5%
   All Grades US History (Hamilton County)2936.7
 7.7%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Sequoyah High School)21.220.7
 0.5%
   All Grades English I (Hamilton County)31.937
 5.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Sequoyah High School)25.334.4
 9.1%
   All Grades English II (Hamilton County)38.356.5
 18.2%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Sequoyah High School)277.9
 19.1%
   All Grades Geometry (Hamilton County)32.731.2
 1.5%
   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 Students311226
 27.3%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic166
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White278204
 26.6%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sequoyah High School

Sequoyah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allen Elementary School
Elementary : Alpine Crest Elementary School
Elementary : Apison Elementary School
Elementary : Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Elementary : Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
Elementary : Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Elementary : Big Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Elementary : Clifton Hills Elementary School
Elementary : Daisy Elementary School
Elementary : DuPont Elementary School
Elementary : East Brainerd Elementary School
Elementary : East Lake Elementary School
Elementary : East Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : East Side Elementary School
Elementary : Hardy Elementary School
Elementary : Harrison Elementary School
Elementary : Hixson Elementary School
Elementary : Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Elementary : Lookout Valley Elementary School
Elementary : McConnell Elementary School
Elementary : Middle Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Nolan Elementary School
Elementary : Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Elementary : North Hamilton County Elementary School
Elementary : Ooltewah Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard Knob Elementary School
Elementary : Red Bank Elementary School
Elementary : Rivermont Elementary School
Elementary : Snow Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Soddy Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Thrasher Elementary School
Elementary : Tommie F. Brown Academy
Elementary : Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Elementary : Westview Elementary School
Elementary : Wolftever Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Woodmore Elementary School
Middle : Brown Middle School
Middle : Dalewood Middle School
Middle : East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Middle : East Ridge Middle School
Middle : Hixson Middle School
Middle : Hunter Middle School
Middle : Loftis Middle School
Middle : Ooltewah Middle School
Middle : Orchard Knob Middle School
Middle : Red Bank Middle School
Middle : Soddy Daisy Middle School
Middle : Tyner Middle Academy

Sequoyah High School ranks 252nd of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Sequoyah High School.

Students at Sequoyah High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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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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