Halls High School

Summary:

Halls High School is a public high school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Knox County school district, which is ranked 72 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Halls High School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Tennessee high schools, with performance on state assessments generally below the Knox County and Tennessee state averages, particularly for African American and Hispanic student subgroups. However, the school's special education students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of Tennessee high schools in this subgroup. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is slightly lower than the Knox County average, and its spending per student has been slightly lower than the district average as well.

Compared to nearby schools in the Knox County district, such as L.N. STEM Academy and Powell High School, Halls High School generally performs below the district and state averages on academic assessments, with the exception of its special education subgroup. The school's inconsistent performance trends and the gradual shift in its racial demographics suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4321 East Emory RD
       Knoxville, TN  37938


(865) 922-7757

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,172 Help


Feeder schools for Halls High School:

Elementary:    Halls Elementary
Middle:    Halls Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  1,265

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Halls High School ranks worse than 52.6% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked high schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Halls 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 Halls High School has the largest high school student body size in the Knox County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Halls High School is $10,172. 12 high schools in the Knox County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Halls High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Halls High School 206th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Halls High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 80th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Halls High School

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Rank History for all students at Halls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.80 23rd 267 91.4%
2011 76.88 46th 273 83.2%
2012 82.27 33rd 269 87.7%
2013 77.12 28th 285 90.2%
2014 70.32 51st 296 82.8%
2015 73.11 50th 300 83.3%
2016 75.26 38th 351 89.2%
2017 59.68 77th 273 71.8%
2018 54.76 111th 341 67.4%
2019 44.84 170th 342 50.3%
2021 35.78 223rd 347 35.7%
2022 45.99 171st 358 52.2%
2023 40.00 217th 384 43.5%
2024 43.68 206th 392 47.4%
See the entire list of Tennessee High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Halls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.65 136th 159 14.5%
2019 35.48 88th 127 30.7%
2021 73.30 11th 125 91.2%
2022 49.16 54th 151 64.2%
2023 47.20 63rd 154 59.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.11 83rd 308 73.1%
2019 33.23 210th 302 30.5%
2021 34.80 211th 317 33.4%
2022 43.28 162nd 322 49.7%
2023 46.95 150th 330 54.5%
2024 34.84 225th 337 33.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Halls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.05 156th 337 53.7%
2021 35.70 214th 340 37.1%
2022 45.49 179th 350 48.9%
2023 33.84 251st 366 31.4%
2024 41.48 211th 365 42.2%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Halls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.09 175th 329 46.8%
2021 37.15 209th 332 37.0%
2022 46.03 159th 349 54.4%
2023 44.41 173rd 359 51.8%
2024 40.05 205th 366 44.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Halls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.26 178th 239 25.5%
2024 25.57 179th 240 25.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Halls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.72 61st 159 61.6%
2019 39.47 86th 153 43.8%
2021 31.49 121st 180 32.8%
2022 32.79 135th 189 28.6%
2023 24.97 162nd 202 19.8%
2024 25.45 172nd 209 17.7%
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Rank History for White students at Halls High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.16 144th 307 53.1%
2019 36.57 187th 301 37.9%
2021 29.17 239th 306 21.9%
2022 39.81 190th 312 39.1%
2023 35.89 205th 325 36.9%
2024 33.04 220th 326 32.5%
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.

Halls High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Halls High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1180 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1188
1989 1172 6 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 1179
1990 1143 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
1991 1126 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1132
1992 1107 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1113
1993 1124 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1133
1994 1118 3 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1128
1995 1156 1 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1166
1996 1156 1 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1166
1997 1231 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a -55 1184
1998 1000 151 17 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1179
1999 1114 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1122
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1186 1186
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1090 1090
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1120 1120
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1120 1120
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1064 1064
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1118 1118
2006 1131 5 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
2007 1252 12 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1286
2008 1199 8 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1233
2009 1268 4 7 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1308
2010 1256 5 7 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1302
2011 1265 7 7 38 2 2 4 0 1325
2012 1254 9 6 36 0 3 4 0 1312
2013 1210 7 11 38 0 1 1 0 1268
2014 1207 12 8 39 1 3 4 0 1274
2015 1173 9 11 41 1 3 8 0 1246
2016 1143 14 12 50 0 3 11 0 1233
2017 1155 13 14 51 0 1 15 0 1249
2018 1151 11 13 63 0 1 19 0 1258
2019 1126 16 14 76 1 0 18 0 1251
2020 1117 12 14 95 4 0 22 0 1264
2021 1080 18 14 125 4 0 27 0 1268
2022 1067 21 14 129 4 0 30 0 1265
2023 1054 19 12 141 3 0 36 0 1265

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 Halls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1188 58.0 20.4 n/a
1989 1179 58.0 20.3 n/a
1990 1149 58.0 19.8 n/a
1991 1132 59.0 19.1 n/a
1992 1113 59.0 18.8 n/a
1993 1133 59.0 19.2 n/a
1994 1128 58.0 19.4 n/a
1995 1166 58.0 20.1 n/a
1996 1166 58.0 20.1 n/a
1997 1184 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1179 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1122 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1186 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1090 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1120 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1120 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1064 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1118 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1149 63.9 18.0 n/a
2007 1286 66.0 19.5 14.8
2008 1233 64.0 19.3 18.4
2009 1308 62.0 21.1 21.5
2010 1302 61.9 21.0 22.5
2011 1325 63.6 20.8 29.7
2012 1312 63.5 20.6 31.8
2013 1268 63.1 20.0 32.9
2014 1274 60.4 21.0 36.6
2015 1246 61.0 20.4 30
2016 1233 68.0 18.1 31.8
2017 1249 67.7 18.4 n/a
2018 1258 69.1 18.2 n/a
2019 1251 71.5 17.4 n/a
2020 1264 75.7 16.6 28.3
2021 1268 71.3 17.7 n/a
2022 1265 73.8 17.1 n/a
2023 1265 78.8 16.0 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 Halls High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1188 58.0 20.4 n/a
1989 1179 58.0 20.3 n/a
1990 1149 58.0 19.8 n/a
1991 1132 59.0 19.1 n/a
1992 1113 59.0 18.8 n/a
1993 1133 59.0 19.2 n/a
1994 1128 58.0 19.4 n/a
1995 1166 58.0 20.1 n/a
1996 1166 58.0 20.1 n/a
1997 1184 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1179 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1122 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1186 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1090 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1120 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1120 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1064 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1118 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1149 63.9 18.0 n/a
2007 1286 66.0 19.5 14.8
2008 1233 64.0 19.3 18.4
2009 1308 62.0 21.1 21.5
2010 1302 61.9 21.0 22.5
2011 1325 63.6 20.8 29.7
2012 1312 63.5 20.6 31.8
2013 1268 63.1 20.0 32.9
2014 1274 60.4 21.0 36.6
2015 1246 61.0 20.4 30
2016 1233 68.0 18.1 31.8
2017 1249 67.7 18.4 n/a
2018 1258 69.1 18.2 n/a
2019 1251 71.5 17.4 n/a
2020 1264 75.7 16.6 28.3
2021 1268 71.3 17.7 n/a
2022 1265 73.8 17.1 n/a
2023 1265 78.8 16.0 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 Halls High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $418 (5.1%) $7,593 (91.9%) $8,266
2020 $490 (6.2%) $7,217 (91.0%) $7,929
2021 $711 (7.9%) $8,130 (90.1%) $9,022
2022 $827 (8.7%) $8,481 (88.9%) $9,540
2023 $841 (8.3%) $9,058 (89.0%) $10,172

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Halls High 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 170th of 342 High schoolsRanks 217th of 384 High schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Halls High School)11.210.5
 0.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Knox County)14.68.6
 6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Halls High School)32.334
 1.7%
   9th Grade English I (Knox County)41.541
 0.5%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Halls High School)74.472.1
 2.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Knox County)88.478.7
 9.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Halls High School)73.960.6
 13.3%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Knox County)77.969.9
 8%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Halls High School)4243.5
 1.5%
   10th Grade English II (Knox County)50.751.4
 0.7%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Halls High School)14.817.7
 2.9%
   10th Grade Geometry (Knox County)2317.2
 5.8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Halls High School)9.75.1
 4.6%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Knox County)13.911.2
 2.7%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Halls High School)39.340.8
 1.5%
   11th Grade US History (Knox County)36.543.6
 7.1%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
11th Grade Geometry (Halls High School)2015.2
 4.8%
   11th Grade Geometry (Knox County)7.59.1
 1.6%
   11th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)2016
 4%
All Grades Algebra I (Halls High School)9.68.8
 0.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Knox County)27.321.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Halls High School)26.620.2
 6.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Knox County)32.426
 6.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Halls High School)38.439.8
 1.4%
   All Grades US History (Knox County)3643.1
 7.1%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Halls High School)31.533
 1.5%
   All Grades English I (Knox County)4039.2
 0.8%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Halls High School)40.941.6
 0.7%
   All Grades English II (Knox County)48.549.6
 1.1%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Halls High School)29.925.8
 4.1%
   All Grades Geometry (Knox County)36.530.3
 6.2%
   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 Students12511265
 1.1%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic76141
 85.5%
Pacific Islander00
White11261054
 6.4%
Two or More Races1836
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Halls High School

Students at Halls High School are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,265 students attended Halls High School.

Halls High School ranks 206th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Halls High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Halls Elementary
Middle : Halls Middle 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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