Morristown West High School

Morristown West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Trojan Trl,  Morristown, TN
Hamblen County School District
3.9
3.4
1,499 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jeff Moorhouse
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
66.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
55.2%
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
363:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
56.2%
Hispanic
31.2%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
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.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 309 Students
East Tennessee State University 292 Students
Walters State Community College 174 Students
Carson-Newman University 162 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 106 Students
Belmont University 70 Students
Vanderbilt University 69 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 66 Students
Lincoln Memorial University 65 Students
Tennessee Technological University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 75 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Biology 57 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Marketing 20 Students
Accounting 20 Students
Education 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 208 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/18/2025
I would say that this school is definitely not about the students. As I have gone through this experience, only a select few of faculty has been helpful. There are few opportunities for people like me, and though that's expected from public schools, teachers and admins should be more willing to help those who need it. Whether they're poor, immigrants, or a different religion. There is plenty of bias here that needs to be solved.
5.0 Alum
2/12/2025
I enjoyed attending morristown west high school. I liked being able to take a class to become a certified physical therapist aid.
3.0 Senior
1/25/2025
Overall Morristown West High is well rounded school. The only thing that I would change would be the amount of involvement in the school. The administration doesn't require students to be involved in anything therefore kids don't have the motivation to try new things and get involved. It is somewhat sad because some students have lots of potential and they will never reach it if they don't have some sort of push to get them going in the right direction.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/27/2014
School administrators will demand to see you childrens text they wrote while not in school. While on summer vacation. Administration thinks they have a more far reaching then the police department. if your child doesn't fit into there pigeon hole they will get rid of them, just like my child. Beware
5.0 other
2/16/2012
phenomenal school... Caring and Hardworking staff and even harder working students. This school has achieved a lot
5.0 other
9/28/2011
I just graduated from Morristown West and I am very glad to say so. I am currently in college and quite successful. I felt prepared when I entered college, and thanks to the ARTS program at Morristown West I can honestly say that I can speak intelligently and boastfully to anybody. Morristown West i...
3.0 other
5/22/2011
I attended West for 2.5 years in the 1990s. It was a non-challengeing h.s. then, I don't even think they offered ap classes. Most kids went to community or religious colleges, schools that have a high acceptence of anyone. It seems now the school is a bit more academicly structured. This is a good t...

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Morristown West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Morristown, TN, in the Morristown neighborhood, and is served by the Hamblen County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 1,499 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Morristown West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $295,852. Discover additional schools in the area, like Morristown East High School, Hamblen County Alternative School, Morristown Covenant Academy, and more. Learn more about what Morristown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morristown West High School.

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