Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Sequoyah High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sequoyah High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Soddy Daisy, TN, encompassing approximately 575.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 25.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoyah High School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Sequoyah High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah High School is 0.19, 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
#1425 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah High School's ranking?
Sequoyah High School is ranked #1425 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sequoyah High School often compared to?
Sequoyah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soddy Daisy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoyah High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoyah High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Sequoyah High School?
235 students attend Sequoyah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sequoyah High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Sequoyah High School offer ?
Sequoyah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah High School part of?
Sequoyah High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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