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Hardin Valley Academy

#4 in Best Public High Schools in Knox County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 319 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Hardin Valley Academy is a highly rated, public school located in Knoxville, TN. It has 2,039 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading.
    About Hardin Valley Academy...
    School District
    Knox County Schools
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    Address
    11345 Hardin Valley Rd
    Knoxville, TN 37932
    Telephone
    (865) 690-9690
    Website
    knoxschools.org
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    Hardin Valley Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    59%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    12%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1210
    23 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    308 responses
    AP Enrollment
    24%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    —
    Median Household Income
    $52,458
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $839
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $169,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.28 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.28 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 71 responses
    Report
    • Football games
      24%
    • Football Games and Dances
      17%
    • Spirit Week
      15%
    • Theater/orchestra concerts
      10%
    • Pep rallies
      7%
    • Plays by the theater dept.
      7%
    • Homecoming
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,039
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    9%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $48,117
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.1%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.37 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,245/ year
    National
    $12,239
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.47 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.47 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.47 responses
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    Hardin Valley Academy Reviews

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    Hardin Valley Academy has been an amazing school for our kids. I love that they have academies within the school—business/law/public affairs, STEM, medical sciences, liberal arts— and seniors can do extra work and projects to get the academy’s “endorsement.” This distinguishes your student from others applying to college and is well regarded by many universities and colleges as a differentiator.
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    My experience at Hardin Valley Academy was you typical high school experience. I went to school learned your typical high classes. I did not enjoy high school too much. although, I really enjoyed my math and PE classes. Those were the only ones I was ever really good at. I liked a couple of my teachers, like my geometry one she was super cool and fun to be around when learning. I would say my experience at Hardin Valley was just average, They didn't have the sport i played so i didn't have much for me to want to go and be the great student i should've been.
    Hardin Valley is a great school that offers so many opportunities that other high schools don't! The teachers are so amazing, and the whole staff is so helpful in getting through the tough times that come with being in high school.