Hixson High School

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Hixson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5705 Middle Valley Rd,  Hixson, TN
Hamilton County School District
3.8
3.3
920 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lee Sims
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
43.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
55%
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
198:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
52.9%
Hispanic
19.1%
Black
15.5%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<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.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 284 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 228 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 147 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 134 Students
East Tennessee State University 125 Students
Tennessee Technological University 114 Students
Lee University 82 Students
Tennessee State University 70 Students
Belmont University 48 Students
Maryville College 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 82 Students
Business 51 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Biology 27 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 17 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 166 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Best part was the friends and different clubs Worst part was the school counselors (not as much friendly ) I would add some friendly counselors
2.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The worst part of a Hixson High School was the students because the students were absolutely crazy and it annoyed the teachers which made the teachers get mad at all students. The best part about fixing high school was meeting friends because the friends at the school and the friendships made were really strong.
4.0 Senior
6/7/2022
Love the activities a participate in, however without these activities I would not find school enjoyable.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 12 Reviews
1.0 other
7/19/2025
The Hixson High school teachers and staff allow bullying and cyber bullying, as well as try to cover up any incidents that may occur with students. It is clear that they have no regard for student safety and mental well-being. I have experienced this in the school's Band facilities and with the soci...
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...
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
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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Hixson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hixson, TN and is served by the Hamilton County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 920 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Hixson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $363,370. Discover additional schools in the area, like Virstone Preparatory Academy, Berean Academy, Hixson Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Hixson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hixson High School.

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