Tennessee Online Public School is a virtual high school in the U.S. state of Tennessee, serving 208 students in grades K-12. It is unranked by U.S. News & World Report. It is one of nine virtual schools in the state.
Serving 243 students in grades 6-12, Tennessee Online Public School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee Online Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Tennessee Online Public School's student population of 243 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2012
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Tennessee Online Public School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee Online Public School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
5%
21%
White
84%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Online Public School's ranking?
Tennessee Online Public School is ranked #341 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tennessee Online Public School often compared to?
Tennessee Online Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton County Virtual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tennessee Online Public School?
The graduation rate of Tennessee Online Public School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tennessee Online Public School?
243 students attend Tennessee Online Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tennessee Online Public School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tennessee Online Public School?
Tennessee Online Public School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Online Public School offer ?
Tennessee Online Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Tennessee Online Public School part of?
Tennessee Online Public School is part of Bristol School District.
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