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
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
93%
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
126
Full Time Teachers
126
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
57.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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%
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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.
University of Tennessee
603 Students
East Tennessee State University
246 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
213 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
170 Students
Pellissippi State Community College
168 Students
Tennessee Technological University
129 Students
Carson-Newman University
96 Students
Vanderbilt University
95 Students
Maryville College
91 Students
Belmont University
75 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
99 Students
Psychology
92 Students
Nursing
87 Students
Biology
82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
58 Students
Marketing
50 Students
Computer Science
45 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
39 Students
Pre-Law Studies
35 Students
Engineering
32 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/29/2024
It is a good school with all kinds of elective classes from coding to engineering to business communications. There are many good and nice teachers and counselors that provide a good learning environment. There are also plenty of clubs and sports at the school like DECA, DND club, Robotics, Football, Softball, Golf, Bowling, etc. It is annoying though that half of the boys bathrooms are always closed for one reason or another.
1/4/2024
It was okay, I loved most of the teachers here, the academics, clubs/sports were good; however, I didn't feel that safe and the building and food were both horrible. Pros: -good number of sports/clubs & activities to do -mostly nice and helpful teachers -academics, they offer a variety of honors, AP and DE courses -offers classes in a pathway manner to prepare you for your future career Cons: -safety issues like dealing with bullying, fire alarms, shooting threats, and even responding to a gas leak!! -not helpful management that ties into the safety issues -the food served is typical high school food but it's still the worst! -not that much diversity
12/14/2023
Hardin Valley Academy is a decent school to attend. You'll get good classes but depending on the teacher you might have a difficult or easy time. There are lots of clubs and sports to join with a large variety of diversity. There have been some interesting events and administrative changes that could affect the view on the school. Overall, HVA isn't the worst school to attend but there are definitely some changes that could be made.
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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About Hardin Valley
List Price Range
$184K - $2.7M
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$575,278
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$125,890
% of College Grads
52.9%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,496 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.2%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,768 - $3,889 per month
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