Hixson High School

Hixson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5705 Middle Valley Rd,  Chattanooga, TN
Valleybrook Neighborhood
Hamilton County School District
3.8
3.5
930 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lee Sims
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
43.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
55%
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
198:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
52.2%
Black
18%
Hispanic
17%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 267 Students
University of Tennessee 222 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 140 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 134 Students
East Tennessee State University 131 Students
Tennessee Technological University 113 Students
Lee University 84 Students
Tennessee State University 72 Students
Belmont University 50 Students
Maryville College 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 74 Students
Business 52 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Biology 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Accounting 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 175 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/30/2024
Hixson High school has allowed me to open up and blend in with everyone. It has allowed me to start my dreams by being able to get my CNA licensure. Not only that, but the teachers are there to help you out with whatever you need too. I have been able to also make genuine and strong connections with all my teachers feeling safe to go to them if I ever needed anything. Overall, Hixson high has helped shape me into the women I am today and achieve some of my goals in life.
4.0 Senior
6/30/2023
I think overall it's a good school and a good community and learning environment, however I would really like to see an improvement in communication between students and faculty, as well as teachers giving out more constructive criticism rather than insults at times.
4.0 Senior
6/7/2022
Love the activities a participate in, however without these activities I would not find school enjoyable.
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3.5 11 Reviews
1.0 student
10/10/2024
i'm a student who goes to this school and it is probably one of the most controlling schools that I've been to I've been sent to ISS for miner infections, the bulling problem is non stop even some of the teachers will bully students, the principal will yell at students for having a hood up, and the...
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5.0 student
5/26/2020
My experience at this school was amazing. No one is going to have all positives about their school but out of my friends who went to other school I feel like mine had the least drama, bullying, help, and etc. once a wildcat always a wildcat
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2.0 parent
10/30/2015
If your child is a bully and likes to threaten kids, send them to Hixson High School, The administration will not do anything about it. My daughter was disrespected, humiliated, bullied, and threatened..with no action but to "talk to" the two responsible. Every year you sign a code of conduct which...
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5.0 other
9/8/2015
My daughter had a wonderful year at Hixson High. She loved band. The band director is excellent. Her peer group was also terrific.
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