Located in downtown Knoxville in the historic former headquarters of the Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Railroad, L&N STEM Academy is a Knox County public high school of about 600 students emphasizing science, technology, engineering education and math (STEM), and the arts. Founded as a magnet high school in 2011, an integrated curriculum and project-based learning are the bedrock of L&N STEM Academy. The exceptional instruction and small class size help students develop relationships with mentors, allowing these self-directed learners opportunities to maximize their education in and outside the classroom. Digital technologies, available on a 1:1 scale, ensure students have access to the communication tools they need to realize their potential as citizens of the information age. Ranked well above the state average for proficiency in English, L&N Stem Academy also scored in the top percentile for students garnering a three or above on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. Nearly 100% of L&N students graduate, and nearly all graduates go on to college or vocational training. Home of the Gryphons, extracurriculars include team sports and clubs. And the Gryphon Global Studies program offers students at least one option for international educational travel experiences per year.
L & N STEM Academy
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
401 Henley St,
Knoxville, TN
Knox County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Becky Ashe
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
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C+
B-
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B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
74%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
84.6%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
78.9%
State Average
56.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
292:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
78.9%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Magnet HS in Tennessee
#5
Best College Prep Public HS in Tennessee
#6
Best Public HS in Tennessee
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
310 Students
East Tennessee State University
88 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
87 Students
Pellissippi State Community College
75 Students
Vanderbilt University
72 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
53 Students
Belmont University
47 Students
Tennessee Technological University
45 Students
Carson-Newman University
32 Students
Maryville College
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
54 Students
Psychology
52 Students
Computer Science
46 Students
Business
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Environmental Science
28 Students
Political Science and Government
22 Students
Engineering
20 Students
Graphic Design
20 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/28/2024
Arts program is lacking, but I have highly enjoyed my teachers. I love that we have all sorts of students from all over the county, and appreciate that. While I am not the best math students, we have a great department there.
8/22/2024
L&N is a really good school. It is school where I was able to expand my horizons and think more on what I was going to do. I was able to also build upon skills that I had and even was able to unlock newer ones. The teachers are amazing people that are willing to help you every step of the process and seem to have that joy of teaching.
1/28/2024
This school does extremely well at preparing students for college by creating a schedule the mimics more college like classes. Students are also often pushed to do their best and feel welcome to talk to teachers if they are struggling. Lastly, the school has great funding used to grow areas like the maker space to allow students creative freedom.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/19/2017
I am a student and I feel this way mainly based off my experience at STEM. Of course there are many teachers with their efforts really high however there are some math teachers that really can't teach or at least they try. Then there is a perverted Physics teacher who gives the girls opportunity to...
12/5/2015
The STEM Academy is truly a school that stands above the rest. Teachers and students are dedicated to learning, and the school staff takes a special interest in student input. The majority of clubs and activities are student-led, and although you won't find the typical sports, the sports that are of...
9/23/2015
My son study this year . It is best school in Knoxville. This school is perfect example how education guide students to the top.
3/30/2015
Like any school it has good and the bad qualities. It is smaller than many schools in Knox County but not as much of a community as one would expect. Teacher quality is just OK, not overly impressive. Again, like anywhere, there are some really good teachers and some not so good teachers, it just de...
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Average Price per Sq Ft
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$778,962
Median Lot Size
2,613 Sq Ft
% Renters
78%
Household Income
$90,834
% of College Grads
58.2%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,252 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
92.4%
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