Serving 77 students in grades 9-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy's student population of 77 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
18%
21%
White
66%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
The graduation rate of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
77 students attend Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy offer ?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy part of?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is part of Knox County School District.
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