Located in the picturesque Hardin Valley neighborhood, Hardin Valley Academy serves ninth through 12th grade students within four distinct learning academies. After completing ninth grade, students can choose to study business and law, health science, liberal arts and science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. Qualifying students can even participate in dual-enrollment courses that allow them to earn 30 hours of college credit from nearby Pellissippi State Community College.
Hardin Valley Academy boasts more than 50 student interest clubs, including robotics, climbing team, Ethics Bowl and student council. Hardin Valley Academy offers a multitude of sports, including football, basketball, wrestling, bowling and swimming. Students also have the chance to participate in visual arts, as well as vocal and instrumental music.
Hardin Valley Academy’s Spirit of the Valley Marching Band is an award-winning group of student musicians who bolster school spirit during football games and compete in competitions. Each fall, the school also holds the Spirit of the Valley Invitational, a marching band competition welcoming high school bands from around the state.
Hardin Valley Academy
Public High School
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Grade 8-12
11345 Hardin Valley Rd,
Knoxville, TN
Knox County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Sallee Reynolds
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B
C+
C
B+
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
57.8%
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 Details
Test Scores
English
52.3%
State Average
56.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
345:1
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
47%
White
72.1%
Hispanic
13.8%
Black
5.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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
603 Students
East Tennessee State University
252 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
210 Students
Pellissippi State Community College
165 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
160 Students
Tennessee Technological University
130 Students
Carson-Newman University
98 Students
Vanderbilt University
97 Students
Maryville College
89 Students
University of Kentucky
78 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
96 Students
Nursing
88 Students
Psychology
86 Students
Biology
86 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
57 Students
Marketing
52 Students
Computer Science
44 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
43 Students
Pre-Law Studies
36 Students
Chemistry
32 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/4/2025
I really like this school. I just wish some kids would mind their own business and as well as of teachers and administration. The best people are my 3 close friends and maybe the lunch ladies. <3 Chow (:
4/1/2025
Hardin Valley Academy had a lot of administrative turnover during my 4 years at the school. They also changed from block scheduling to A/B scheduling right before my freshman year and then changed back to block scheduling my senior year. They do offer an Early College Experience track for Juniors and Seniors in conjunction with Pellissippi State Community College which allowed me to take general credit college classes while stil in high school. There was also a lot of turnover in the athletic department while I was there too. Its difficult to build strong athletic programs when the coaches change every couple of years.
1/28/2025
I have had an overall good experience with Hardin Valley Academy. In my time enrolled at HVA, the teachers have done a good job preparing me for the next classes I will be taking and for life. At HVA, sports is a huge part of student life and the part that I am most familiar with, but the atmosphere at all sporting events is electric with the students being heavily involved. We have had some negative incidents in the past, but that was with a different administration, and the new principal is doing a great job in my opinion of making sure the students are safe and feel welcome at HVA.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/29/2022
I went to Hardin Valley a few years back and it was a great experience but it has gone downhill. With the new principal and staff my siblings have faced discrimination. Recently I went to the school and encountered a rude office staff. I wasn’t aware one couldn’t bring drinks from the outside and sh...
5/13/2022
Overall the education seems decent. But over the last three years, the rest has gone downhill. What used to be a nice campus is now full of litter every single day. If your child is a car rider, you will find that the parents cannot follow the very simple pick up procedure without taking up two lane...
12/17/2021
Student section during athletic events have a mob like mentality. Racial and personal statements being shouted out non stop! Administration does nothing about and it’s been going on and reported for years. I would not recommend this school for lack of character.
10/24/2021
The way this school handles sensitive issues is beyond inappropriate. The students appear to be drones with no active thinking for themselves. The principal is the worst, he is rude, callous, and pretentious. He feigns care and is overall haughty. I pulled my child from this school with no intention...
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Hardin Valley Academy 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 2,096 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Hardin Valley Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $585,813. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paideia Academy, Webb School Of Knoxville, Christian Academy Of Knoxville, and more. Learn more about what Knoxville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardin Valley Academy.