Tyner Academy

6836 Tyner Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 514 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tyner Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Tyner Academy's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
514 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Tyner Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyner Academy is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1489 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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≤10%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
13%
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Black
73%
21%
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White
3%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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80-84%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyner Academy's ranking?
Tyner Academy is ranked #1489 out of 1,721 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, 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 28% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyner Academy?
The graduation rate of Tyner Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tyner Academy?
514 students attend Tyner Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tyner Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyner Academy?
Tyner Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tyner Academy offer ?
Tyner Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tyner Academy part of?
Tyner Academy is part of Hamilton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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