Alcoa High School is a 9-12 public high school located in Alcoa, Tennessee. It is the only high school in the Alcoa City Schools system. Recently moved into the NEW Alcoa High School. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is built on a Superfund site.
Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, Alcoa High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Alcoa High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Alcoa, TN, encompassing approximately 15.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alcoa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Alcoa High School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Graduating Competitive Students
School Rankings
Alcoa High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alcoa High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
13%
20%
White
58%
57%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Tornadoes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcoa High School's ranking?
Alcoa High School is ranked #447 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Alcoa High School often compared to?
Alcoa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maryville High School, William Blount High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alcoa High School?
The graduation rate of Alcoa High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Alcoa High School?
687 students attend Alcoa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alcoa High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alcoa High School offer ?
Alcoa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alcoa High School part of?
Alcoa High School is part of Alcoa School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I've had at least one student in Alcoa City Schools for the past 10 years, from the elementary school to the high school. The school system is second to none! We moved to the City of Alcoa to guarantee our children would be able to attend Alcoa City schools, not having to worry about waiting lists and tuition. The smaller size of the school system was the first to draw us to the school district. Before moving, we visited the high school unannounced while classes were changing, and were incredibly impressed with the student conduct and teacher interaction. There is none other so impressive as the new high school that opened in 2015 to include the best in advanced technology. Of course, the rich heritage in athletics drew us as well. Generations of families continue to attend Alcoa which tells me, once you become a part of the Alcoa Tornado family, you never want to leave. I'm thankful every school year that we made the decision to move to this school system.
5 10/10/2025
Both my boys started out in the Blount County school system for the first 4 yrs of school. We paid tuition for our oldest to go to Alcoa and ended up having to move into the City to get our youngest in the system. They both came into the Alcoa school system behind in reading, but within 2 years in the Alcoa system, they were both brought up to their grade level in reading. We have been very pleased with the education our boys have received at Alcoa. Our oldest son has now graduated from UT and our youngest will be a junior at AHS next year. Excellent school system!!!
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