University School

University School

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1 ALEXENDRA Dr,  Johnson City, TN
Washington County School District
3.9
3.6
613 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Doyle Brinson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
660
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
75%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
81.1%
State Average
56.3%
Math
20.2%
State Average
32.2%
Science
80.3%
State Average
37%
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
593:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
81.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
2%
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.
East Tennessee State University 97 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 93 Students
Belmont University 29 Students
Vanderbilt University 28 Students
Milligan University 25 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 23 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 22 Students
Duke University 18 Students
Tennessee Technological University 14 Students
Northeast State Community College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 24 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Business 13 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Political Science and Government 8 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 70 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/13/2025
I have been going here since Kindergarten and all the people here are amazing! The teachers make sure you understand the material and the rest of the faculty makes sure you always feel safe and welcome.
4.0 Senior
7/17/2024
I've had some ups and downs with the school but overall I've had a great experience. I wish there would be stuff at my school that other schools have but those problems just come with being a small school.
2.0 Freshman
7/7/2024
University school is a great school in terms school matters + staff, but most of clubs and after school activities are sports related or sports. Other issues I have had is bullying to which administration does almost nothing for unless they themselves witnessed it. This has led me to not feel very safe at this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 other
6/2/2024
As a semi recent graduate, I loved the school. It pushed me to be more passionate about my own education and prepared me well for college. This school gives you the opportunity to be involved at a higher level of education. I could dual enroll and take AP classes that pushed me to pursue higher educ...
2.0 other
1/12/2020
My experience at this school was below average. It is a very underfunded school with a lack of resources. Which is understandable because they get their funding from the college. However, this school makes it hard for students if they are struggling because "they knew the school was challenging when...
4.0 parent
2/15/2019
Excellent academics, poor leadership, poor communication with parents
3.0 other
1/23/2015
The math preparation at University School is below par. They require every freshman to take Algebra I even if they have taken it earlier in middle school. Their advanced math courses largely consist of sending students to math classes elsewhere on the ETSU campus, where most of the students are far...

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University School is a public school for students in grades K-12 in Johnson City, TN and is served by the Washington County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 613 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. University School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Science Hill High School, Washington County Adult High School, Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy, and more. Learn more about what Johnson City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University School.

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