Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Career Magnet Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Career Magnet Academy's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Career Magnet Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Magnet Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
17%
21%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Magnet Academy's ranking?
Career Magnet Academy is ranked #697 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Career Magnet Academy often compared to?
Career Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like L N Stem Academy, Bearden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Magnet Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Magnet Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Career Magnet Academy?
256 students attend Career Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Career Magnet Academy students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career Magnet Academy?
Career Magnet Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Magnet Academy offer ?
Career Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Magnet Academy part of?
Career Magnet Academy is part of Knox County School District.
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