Serving 632 students in grades 9-12, Tyner Academy 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tyner Academy serves the southern part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyner Academy's student population of 632 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tyner Academy 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 Tyner Academy is 0.47, 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
#1522 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyner Academy's ranking?
Tyner Academy is ranked #1522 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tyner Academy often compared to?
Tyner Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ooltewah High School, Red Bank High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyner Academy?
The graduation rate of Tyner Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Tyner Academy?
632 students attend Tyner Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tyner Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Tyner Academy offer ?
Tyner Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyner Academy part of?
Tyner Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.
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