Science Hill High School

Summary:

Science Hill High School is a public high school located in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving 2,401 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic results and serving a diverse student population with equitable outcomes.

Science Hill High School's students excel across a wide range of subjects, with high proficiency rates on state assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.7% of 10th-grade students and 62.3% of all students were proficient or better in English II, compared to the state averages of 52.2% and 50.6%, respectively. In Algebra II, 93.8% of 10th-grade students and 56.2% of all students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 47.7% and 25.6%. This consistent academic excellence extends across different student subgroups, with high rankings for female, male, Asian, African American, and White students, suggesting the school's commitment to equity and inclusive practices.

Compared to nearby schools, such as West Ridge High School and Johnson City Virtual Academy, Science Hill High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and access to stable funding and resources. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools may contribute to its academic success and ability to support the diverse needs of its student body. As a model of educational excellence in Johnson City, Science Hill High School is a standout among the schools in the surrounding Carter County, Washington County, and Elizabethton districts.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 1509 John Exum PKWY
       Johnson City, TN  37604


(423) 232-2190

District: Johnson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,493 Help


Feeder schools for Science Hill High School:

Elementary:    Cherokee Elementary
    Fairmont Elementary
    Lake Ridge Elementary
    Mountain View Elementary
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Middle:    Indian Trail Middle School
    Liberty Bell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  2,401

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
13.6%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details Science Hill High School ranks better than 91.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Science Hill High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Science Hill High School is $11,493.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Science Hill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Science Hill High School 33rd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Science Hill High School in the ranking list.)

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Johnson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson City 6th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Science Hill High School

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Rank History for all students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 91.04 11th 267 95.9%
2011 86.07 20th 273 92.7%
2012 91.31 8th 269 97.0%
2013 85.40 14th 285 95.1%
2014 81.09 16th 296 94.6%
2015 80.11 27th 300 91.0%
2016 88.67 12th 351 96.6%
2017 81.44 13th 273 95.2%
2018 94.46 7th 341 97.9%
2019 93.36 10th 342 97.1%
2021 87.78 13th 347 96.3%
2022 81.13 24th 358 93.3%
2023 84.22 27th 384 93.0%
2024 83.23 33rd 392 91.6%
See the entire list of Tennessee High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.08 5th 13 61.5%
2024 50.96 12th 29 58.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.30 32nd 159 79.9%
2019 78.76 7th 127 94.5%
2021 37.54 71st 125 43.2%
2022 37.68 90th 151 40.4%
2023 47.32 62nd 154 59.7%
2024 61.83 32nd 183 82.5%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.53 4th 308 98.7%
2019 84.91 10th 302 96.7%
2021 66.15 45th 317 85.8%
2022 58.00 84th 322 73.9%
2023 73.59 30th 330 90.9%
2024 73.07 40th 337 88.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.13 12th 337 96.4%
2021 86.50 12th 340 96.5%
2022 78.78 30th 350 91.4%
2023 84.21 21st 366 94.3%
2024 80.61 32nd 365 91.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.49 11th 329 96.7%
2021 88.38 11th 332 96.7%
2022 82.84 22nd 349 93.7%
2023 84.62 26th 359 92.8%
2024 84.90 26th 366 92.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.64 3rd 47 93.6%
2019 73.30 10th 45 77.8%
2021 81.46 2nd 48 95.8%
2022 67.46 14th 47 70.2%
2023 55.12 26th 45 42.2%
2024 80.69 6th 47 87.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.82 7th 199 96.5%
2019 79.83 13th 187 93.0%
2021 85.04 8th 208 96.2%
2022 76.90 22nd 222 90.1%
2023 82.60 18th 239 92.5%
2024 81.85 19th 240 92.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.80 11th 159 93.1%
2019 83.96 12th 153 92.2%
2021 73.27 24th 180 86.7%
2022 56.47 54th 189 71.4%
2023 60.88 57th 202 71.8%
2024 58.51 57th 209 72.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Science Hill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.23 7th 307 97.7%
2019 95.47 10th 301 96.7%
2021 86.69 13th 306 95.8%
2022 82.62 22nd 312 92.9%
2023 85.11 24th 325 92.6%
2024 84.47 28th 326 91.4%
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 Science Hill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 942 127 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1082
1989 1353 166 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1536
1990 1363 156 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1532
1991 1401 166 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1582
1992 1433 170 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1618
1993 1450 181 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1648
1994 1455 205 14 5 1 n/a n/a -26 1654
1995 1430 15 31 197 2 n/a n/a 0 1675
1996 1430 15 31 197 2 n/a n/a 0 1675
1997 1589 221 16 17 4 n/a n/a -38 1809
1998 1673 213 22 14 2 n/a n/a 1 1925
1999 2101 293 26 24 1 n/a n/a 1 2446
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2548 2548
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2320 2320
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2436 2436
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2436 2436
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2438 2438
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2474 2474
2006 2146 283 53 80 3 n/a n/a 0 2565
2007 2141 299 54 102 1 n/a n/a 0 2597
2008 2166 334 57 109 3 n/a n/a 0 2669
2009 2253 338 58 118 3 n/a n/a 0 2770
2010 2148 299 61 131 4 n/a n/a 0 2643
2011 2158 321 62 156 4 2 4 0 2707
2012 1748 250 55 117 2 1 4 0 2177
2013 1753 239 52 129 2 1 33 0 2209
2014 1720 249 50 137 2 2 41 0 2201
2015 1742 255 43 164 1 2 44 0 2251
2016 1715 239 50 159 2 2 60 0 2227
2017 1673 265 61 168 3 1 64 0 2235
2018 1625 258 60 191 1 2 90 0 2227
2019 1631 250 84 219 3 0 90 0 2277
2020 1578 246 84 253 6 1 97 0 2265
2021 1560 223 87 262 5 1 113 0 2251
2022 1538 222 81 285 5 2 125 0 2258
2023 1606 203 80 327 6 1 178 0 2401

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 Science Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1082 76.0 14.2 n/a
1989 1536 78.0 19.6 n/a
1990 1532 78.0 19.6 n/a
1991 1582 103.0 15.3 n/a
1992 1618 105.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1648 100.0 16.5 n/a
1994 1654 100.0 16.5 n/a
1995 1675 103.0 16.3 n/a
1996 1675 103.0 16.3 n/a
1997 1809 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1925 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2446 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 2548 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 2320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 2436 n/a n/a n/a
2003 2436 n/a n/a n/a
2004 2438 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2474 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2565 149.8 17.1 n/a
2007 2597 166.1 15.6 31.6
2008 2669 170.3 15.7 30.6
2009 2770 182.3 15.2 29.8
2010 2643 177.2 14.9 35.2
2011 2707 174.2 15.5 36.9
2012 2177 172.7 12.6 26
2013 2209 176.5 12.5 36.7
2014 2201 140.9 15.6 40.4
2015 2251 140.0 16.0 38.5
2016 2227 140.0 15.9 40.8
2017 2235 139.4 16.0 n/a
2018 2227 138.7 16.0 n/a
2019 2277 140.7 16.1 n/a
2020 2265 141.4 16.0 38.5
2021 2251 144.4 15.5 n/a
2022 2258 129.2 17.4 n/a
2023 2401 139.4 17.2 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 Science Hill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1082 76.0 14.2 n/a
1989 1536 78.0 19.6 n/a
1990 1532 78.0 19.6 n/a
1991 1582 103.0 15.3 n/a
1992 1618 105.0 15.4 n/a
1993 1648 100.0 16.5 n/a
1994 1654 100.0 16.5 n/a
1995 1675 103.0 16.3 n/a
1996 1675 103.0 16.3 n/a
1997 1809 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1925 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2446 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 2548 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 2320 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 2436 n/a n/a n/a
2003 2436 n/a n/a n/a
2004 2438 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2474 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2565 149.8 17.1 n/a
2007 2597 166.1 15.6 31.6
2008 2669 170.3 15.7 30.6
2009 2770 182.3 15.2 29.8
2010 2643 177.2 14.9 35.2
2011 2707 174.2 15.5 36.9
2012 2177 172.7 12.6 26
2013 2209 176.5 12.5 36.7
2014 2201 140.9 15.6 40.4
2015 2251 140.0 16.0 38.5
2016 2227 140.0 15.9 40.8
2017 2235 139.4 16.0 n/a
2018 2227 138.7 16.0 n/a
2019 2277 140.7 16.1 n/a
2020 2265 141.4 16.0 38.5
2021 2251 144.4 15.5 n/a
2022 2258 129.2 17.4 n/a
2023 2401 139.4 17.2 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Science Hill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $308 (3.1%) $9,326 (93.5%) $9,971
2020 $323 (3.1%) $9,880 (94.0%) $10,511
2021 $885 (7.6%) $10,438 (90.2%) $11,571
2022 $903 (7.9%) $10,209 (89.8%) $11,372
2023 $771 (6.7%) $10,400 (90.5%) $11,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Science Hill High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 342 High schoolsRanks 27th of 384 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Science Hill High School)80.342.4
 37.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Johnson City)80.342.1
 38.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Science Hill High School)52.851.6
 1.2%
   9th Grade English I (Johnson City)52.851.7
 1.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Algebra I (Science Hill High School)12.65.6
 7%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Johnson City)12.65.4
 7.2%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)2.42
 0.4%
10th Grade English II (Science Hill High School)62.365.1
 2.8%
   10th Grade English II (Johnson City)62.365
 2.7%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Science Hill High School)64.746.5
 18.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (Johnson City)64.746.3
 18.4%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Science Hill High School)54.744.9
 9.8%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Johnson City)54.742.9
 11.8%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade Geometry (Science Hill High School)4125
 16%
   11th Grade Geometry (Johnson City)4122.7
 18.3%
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2017.1
 2.9%
12th Grade Algebra II (Science Hill High School)2529.2
 4.2%
   12th Grade Algebra II (Johnson City)2526.9
 1.9%
   12th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)4.55
 0.5%
12th Grade Geometry (Science Hill High School)18.225
 6.8%
   12th Grade Geometry (Johnson City)18.222.2
 4%
   12th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2.93.6
 0.7%
All Grades Algebra I (Science Hill High School)61.339.6
 21.7%
   All Grades Algebra I (Johnson City)65.850.4
 15.4%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Science Hill High School)60.656.2
 4.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Johnson City)60.654.3
 6.3%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Science Hill High School)564.6
 59.6%
   All Grades US History (Johnson City)563.3
 58.3%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Science Hill High School)51.851.6
 0.2%
   All Grades English I (Johnson City)51.851.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Science Hill High School)61.164.5
 3.4%
   All Grades English II (Johnson City)61.164.4
 3.3%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Science Hill High School)61.855.6
 6.2%
   All Grades Geometry (Johnson City)61.854.9
 6.9%
   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 Students22772401
 5.4%
African American250203
 18.8%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian8480
 4.8%
Hispanic219327
 49.3%
Pacific Islander01
White16311606
 1.5%
Two or More Races90178
 97.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Science Hill High School

Yes. Science Hill High School ranks in the top 8.4% of Tennessee high schools.

Science Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherokee Elementary
Elementary : Fairmont Elementary
Elementary : Lake Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary
Elementary : North Side Elementary
Elementary : South Side Elementary
Elementary : Towne Acres Elementary
Elementary : Woodland Elementary
Middle : Indian Trail Middle School
Middle : Liberty Bell Middle School

Students at Science Hill High School are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,401 students attended Science Hill High 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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