Powell High School

Powell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2136 W Emory Rd,  Powell, TN
Knox County Schools
3.4
3.2
1,322 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ken Dunlap
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
39.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
59.5%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
67.6%
Hispanic
17.4%
Black
9%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee 240 Students
East Tennessee State University 141 Students
Pellissippi State Community College 133 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 73 Students
Tennessee Technological University 71 Students
Carson-Newman University 65 Students
Roane State Community College 61 Students
Maryville College 52 Students
Lincoln Memorial University 49 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 50 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Biology 23 Students
Education 16 Students
Special Education and Teaching 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 182 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/5/2024
I would say my overall experience with powell highschool was amazing. I had quite a few teachers that were amazing and just really made highschool a better experience! The always helped me even when i wasnt in their class anymore and would never turn me away when i needed them whether it was for an essay or a personal matter.
5.0 Senior
11/20/2023
I have had a great experience at my high school through our music program. I look forward to going to band everyday and I participate in everything band related. Our band teachers are good at there jobs and are willing to get stuff done. They focus on the students getting better at their instruments. All the students involved in the band program are disciplined and are willing to commit to the activities. I enjoy our band program at the school and I see it taking off in the next few years.
4.0 Senior
9/25/2023
I have been very fortunate to have enjoyed my time here at Powell High School. I have been with the right crowds, and involved in too many clubs and organizations to count. But still going to school in the conservative south has it's challenges. I was disrespected as a woman and I am done rationalizing that fact. I could say a lot more but I do not wish to sound bitter.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/25/2022
In no foreseeable way would I recommend this school for anyone's children, especially those who need special education they try their hardest to take kids that are succeeding off of an IEP despite them still needing the resources that come from having said IEP.
1.0 student
10/25/2022
As a student here with autism and depression, this school cares more about image than the kids actually learning. On my IEP it’s said that I’m supposed to have a co teacher in every class I’m in, and they don’t plan on following it at all if my schedule for next semester is true. Aside from one clas...
5.0 parent
3/15/2015
My son is in all honors classes & it's no wonder! He is challenged & nudged towards success & I am very pleased with PHS especially Coach and Teacher Mr. Smith. Mr.Smith is a teacher a parent dreams for they're child to have & I am so thankful my son was taught by him.
3.0 other
5/22/2013
I am a Powell alum (class of 2001). I attended college out of state, but I've had the priviledge of returning to Knoxville for my career. While the Powell community is still an excellent town to be a part of, it is no secret that rezoning has certainly changed the dynamic at the high school. I do so...

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