Halls High School

Halls High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
4321 E Emory Rd,  Knoxville, TN
Knox County Schools
3.9
3.2
1,265 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Duff
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
41.5%
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
61.1%
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
317:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
83.3%
Hispanic
11.1%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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, Knoxville 327 Students
East Tennessee State University 157 Students
Pellissippi State Community College 113 Students
Carson-Newman University 89 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 76 Students
Maryville College 67 Students
Tennessee Technological University 60 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 57 Students
Lincoln Memorial University 53 Students
Vanderbilt University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 54 Students
Business 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Biology 33 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Music Teacher Education 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Education 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 144 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/23/2024
My time at Halls High School was the absolute best experience I have had. It has shown me to always improve on myself and my connections. This has helped me learn many new skills throughout my highschool experience. All I can say is thank you to Halls High school.
4.0 Senior
6/28/2023
It was great experience going to that school even if it was halted by Covid. The whole journey form freshmen to senior felt as if was speed up because of the globe pandemic. But with out the pandemic I wouldn't have been able to make the friends I made though out my high school experience.
5.0 Senior
9/24/2020
Halls High School is a great place to learn. Not only are students extremely nice, but the staff/teachers are very kind and understanding.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/23/2024
I have had two children attend this school, one currently.I am very disappointed. The principal and staff are unresponsive, uncaring, irrational, and in the Education field for the wrong reasons.Bullying is absolutely rampant at this school, and the staff couldn't care less. Kids vape in the bathroo...
5.0 student
5/4/2021
I am currently going here I definitely enjoy all the wonderful things this school offers the staff is nice and helpful for the most part and you feel welcome here
2.0 parent
1/31/2019
Bad. I have watched 2 very talented and smart kids come apart at the seams going to this school. Mostly because of the staff that refuses to do anything about bullying. I'm very disgusted with Halls High School.
5.0 other
5/28/2014
This school is truly the best school in Knox County. All those writing negative reviews have had one experience that they didn't win, or the teacher cared enough to be strict. Don't write bad reviews because you didn't get exactly want you wanted. I am a student, and third generation attendee of Hal...

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Halls High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Knoxville, TN and is served by the Knox County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 1,265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Halls 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $398,706. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Halls Middle School, Gresham Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Knoxville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Halls High School.

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