Upperman High School

Upperman High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6950 Nashville Hwy,  Baxter, TN
Putnam County School District
3.9
3.9
918 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Penny Nash
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
91.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
21.3%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
774:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
87.9%
Hispanic
6.6%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tennessee Technological University 190 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 94 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 54 Students
Volunteer State Community College 52 Students
East Tennessee State University 38 Students
Belmont University 36 Students
Vanderbilt University 29 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 27 Students
University of Kentucky 26 Students
Lipscomb University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 30 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Business 25 Students
Biology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Education 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 116 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/16/2024
What I would like to change would be the amount of importance that is placed on some sports at the school but overall the school is pretty solid and there aren't many students that are attending the school.
4.0 Senior
7/4/2024
My overall experience with the school has been dull. You can see a lack of discipline based on the way many of the students act and present themselves. There is however a great number of teachers who have made a huge impact on my life and academic success. I feel like the right administrators could wholly change the overall community of the school and help better prepare and encourage students for the future.
5.0 Alum
7/27/2023
I loved the atmosphere, and I really liked the students I surrounded myself with to become the person I am. I didn't really have any bad parts I thought high school went really well for me. I would like to see them advertise Upperman more and expand because it really is a great school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/22/2019
We relocated from out of state and have been pleased with our academic experiences here. We are enjoying our years at Upperman Schools. There are many friendly & supportive families involved at the school. The creative arts departments (drama, music, art) are wonderful and thriving because of a supp...
5.0 parent
1/12/2017
We currently have two students attending this school and have been pleased with the overall day-to-day environment and quality of learning. The building his new and beautiful! The teaching staff is mostly friendly and passionately engages students in learning. Administration is thorough and attentiv...
1.0 parent
9/21/2011
My job transfered us from out of state to TN. Schools were my main criteria on where we located. Baxter used to have high rankings, but those may have fallen due to overcrowding & bad attitudes. Not from here? Be prepared to be left behind. The emphasis isn't on how you preform, but who you are. Exp...
1.0 parent
8/29/2011
Extremely disappointed with this school! My child and I moved to Baxter specifically for this school when they had a nine out of ten. The people here are very exclusionary. If you weren't born here, you don't belong! If you are anything other than white, good luck. The teachers are ignorant and lazy...

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Upperman High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Baxter, TN, in the Baxter neighborhood, and is served by the Putnam County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 918 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Upperman High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $298,885. Discover additional schools in the area, like CHANCE Home for Girls, Adapt School, Heavenly Host Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Baxter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Upperman High School.

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