Powell High School

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Powell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2136 W Emory Rd,  Powell, TN
Knox County Schools
3.4
3.4
1,322 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ken Dunlap
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
39.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
59.5%
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
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
65.8%
Hispanic
18.7%
Black
8.1%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
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 249 Students
East Tennessee State University 150 Students
Pellissippi State Community College 145 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 78 Students
Tennessee Technological University 77 Students
Roane State Community College 62 Students
Carson-Newman University 57 Students
Maryville College 53 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 52 Students
University of Kentucky 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Business 49 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Biology 18 Students
Special Education and Teaching 17 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 176 Reviews
2.0 Parent
2/11/2026
The facilities are great. The school is clean and well-kept; however, certain students are treated better than others.
3.0 Alum
3/13/2022
The teachers are really great but the administration turns a blind eye to problems while boasting of being problem free.
3.0 Junior
8/24/2020
People overdose in the bathrooms on drugs all the time. People blow smoke into their sleeves to hide it. People fight constantly. It is loud and chaotic in the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
5.0 student
3/19/2026
Amazing school fun they use all of the money that is rasied there back into the student and the CDC program
1.0 parent
10/25/2022
In no foreseeable way would I recommend this school for anyone's children, especially those who need special education they try their hardest to take kids that are succeeding off of an IEP despite them still needing the resources that come from having said IEP.
1.0 student
10/25/2022
As a student here with autism and depression, this school cares more about image than the kids actually learning. On my IEP it’s said that I’m supposed to have a co teacher in every class I’m in, and they don’t plan on following it at all if my schedule for next semester is true. Aside from one clas...
5.0 parent
3/15/2015
My son is in all honors classes & it's no wonder! He is challenged & nudged towards success & I am very pleased with PHS especially Coach and Teacher Mr. Smith. Mr.Smith is a teacher a parent dreams for they're child to have & I am so thankful my son was taught by him.

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Powell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Powell, TN, in the Powell neighborhood, and is served by the Knox County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,322 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Powell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $395,690. Discover additional schools in the area, like Temple Baptist Academy, First Baptist Academy, Powell Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Powell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Powell High School.

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