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Hixson High School

Public | 9-12 | 702 students

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4 stars

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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
Based on 3 ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

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Posted May 31, 2012

I think that teenage pregnancy can be a problem at any school! I have one daughter who will be starting her 3rd year at a private university,, the thought of kids is far from her mined, she knows getting pregnant would take her back ten steps from getting education. My son who has been blessed with a full ride to a private university,, who just graduated from Hixson High is determan to get an education before even thinking of staring a family. So what I'm saying is it the schools fault for any poor decision a child makes or does lessons and morals start at home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2012

Please give more info about hixon high school heard there are high rate of teenage pregnancy any update.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2011

Hixson High provides excellent opportunities for learning for all HHS Students..... from tutoring programs, college seminars to opportunities for parental involvement.... HHS has it all! We have a freshman this year and have been impressed with the amount of communication from all teachers as well as being welcomed to come into the school. Love the opportunity to form educational partnerships that will help my child succeed! AWESOME SCHOOL
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2011

Hixson has been a very positive experience for my son. I love the teachers and staff, communication is excellent, and they are always there when you need them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2011

Great school. Excellent principals, teachers, and staff. The sports programs are improving every year also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2010

Poor. The principal Ms. Couch is bias and unfair to the students. She does not support her assistance pricipal's decisions and often makes comments to students about other students. Not a professional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

It has an excellent faculty, high standards and happens to be the best high school in my area.


Posted September 16, 2009

Well for one I am a graduate of Hixson High School, and I have always admired the high values that are upheld by this school. Its staff, Teachers, and Student body Take a lot of pride in their school and many Area businessmen have come from Hixson High School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2009

My Granddaughter just completed her Freshman year.It was a pleasure knowing her saftey was so important, as well her needs in education.She seemed to thrive this year. Thank you for this.


Posted June 10, 2009

Greatly improved administration and teacher commitment provide those students desiring a quality education, a great place to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2008

Mrs. Couch is a strongh leader who now is supported by three new assistant principals. Consistency of leadership should help Hixson High befome stronger as the year goes by. There are many good programs, activities, students, along with parental support. Each student must be responsible for getting the best from their school. I believe that if a parent has a concern, Mrs. Couch or one of the assistants will hear their concerns and try to assist.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2008

Hixson High is welcoming three new assistant principals and I am excited to see the problem kids deterred to other schools! Yea! Hixson is a great school. As all schools some instructors care more about students' grades than others as well as students. The students need to be proactive in striving for their best future and I believe the teachers and administrators play a large part in this. I am on the PTA committee and I am excited to see the changes taking place and we have much more in store to get more parents and students involved in their learning process! Hixson Rocks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2008

Poor leadership & communication with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
26%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
56%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
20%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
25%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
27%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
56%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students44%
African American22%
Hispanic33%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students59%
African American35%
Hispanic36%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities5%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students8%
African American8%
Hispanicn/a
White6%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilities0%

Algebra II

All Students42%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities85%

Biology I

All Students47%
African American24%
Hispanic30%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities44%

English 2

All Students57%
African American35%
Hispanic36%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities17%

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students6%
African American0%
Hispanicn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students36%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students28%
African American16%
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities10%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students0%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 68%
Black 29% 25%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5705 Middle Valley Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: (423) 847-4800

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