McMinn High School

Summary:

McMinn High School is a public high school located in Athens, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,408 students. The school is part of the McMinn County School District, which is ranked 61 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McMinn High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 78.55% White, 5.68% African American, 9.38% Hispanic, and 4.83% two or more races. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the county and state averages, but it stands out in certain subject areas, such as 9th grade Biology I (89.8% proficient) and 10th grade English II (52% proficient). When analyzing the school's performance by student subgroups, McMinn High School ranks relatively well for Hispanic students and its Gifted and Talented students, but struggles with Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Central High School, McMinn High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of academic achievement. However, the school's consistent 3-star rating and fluctuating statewide ranking suggest that it faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance across all subject areas and student subgroups. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, which may contribute to its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2215 Congress Pkwy
       Athens, TN  37303


(423) 745-4142

District: McMinn County

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,817 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,307

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
10.3%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Compare Details McMinn High School ranks better than 52% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.11. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McMinn High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (10.3%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McMinn High School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McMinn High School is $8,817.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McMinn High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McMinn High School 188th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See McMinn High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McMinn County:

SchoolDigger ranks McMinn County 64th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McMinn High School

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Rank History for all students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 25.87 237th 267 11.2%
2011 39.87 205th 273 24.9%
2012 65.85 109th 269 59.5%
2013 52.33 165th 285 42.1%
2014 51.12 152nd 296 48.6%
2015 50.82 183rd 300 39.0%
2016 60.86 99th 351 71.8%
2017 50.81 120th 273 56.0%
2018 43.53 173rd 341 49.3%
2019 42.33 188th 342 45.0%
2021 47.28 155th 347 55.3%
2022 45.30 178th 358 50.3%
2023 45.34 184th 384 52.1%
2024 47.11 188th 392 52.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.12 88th 159 44.7%
2019 17.54 120th 127 5.5%
2021 33.93 80th 125 36.0%
2022 48.90 56th 151 62.9%
2023 27.09 124th 154 19.5%
2024 34.67 112th 183 38.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 206th 308 33.1%
2019 38.56 186th 302 38.4%
2021 47.99 141st 317 55.5%
2022 42.03 169th 322 47.5%
2023 43.58 167th 330 49.4%
2024 43.13 178th 337 47.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.95 157th 337 53.4%
2021 48.56 149th 340 56.2%
2022 40.86 204th 350 41.7%
2023 45.55 180th 366 50.8%
2024 50.10 162nd 365 55.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.38 4th 17 76.5%
2021 80.38 4th 20 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.66 204th 329 38.0%
2021 50.13 129th 332 61.1%
2022 46.11 158th 349 54.7%
2023 42.16 185th 359 48.5%
2024 44.00 185th 366 49.5%
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Rank History for African American students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.37 75th 199 62.3%
2019 44.50 85th 187 54.5%
2021 46.08 90th 208 56.7%
2022 40.28 113th 222 49.1%
2023 51.52 85th 239 64.4%
2024 39.78 120th 240 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.59 99th 159 37.7%
2019 31.06 103rd 153 32.7%
2021 61.98 45th 180 75.0%
2022 42.28 95th 189 49.7%
2023 37.64 120th 202 40.6%
2024 45.58 97th 209 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at McMinn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.76 196th 307 36.2%
2019 37.04 182nd 301 39.5%
2021 40.54 176th 306 42.5%
2022 37.92 198th 312 36.5%
2023 36.90 199th 325 38.8%
2024 37.88 194th 326 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McMinn High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1333 85 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1422
1989 1385 80 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 8 1474
1990 1325 98 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1432
1991 1297 84 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1392
1992 1292 84 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1387
1993 1364 76 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1451
1994 1346 79 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1443
1995 1405 91 14 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1526
1996 1405 91 14 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1526
1997 1420 103 21 10 3 n/a n/a -28 1529
1998 1366 71 12 10 1 n/a n/a 1 1461
1999 1224 88 21 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1504 1504
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1349 1349
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1415 1415
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1415 1415
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1409 1409
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1392 1392
2006 1288 90 23 33 3 n/a n/a 0 1437
2007 1312 94 18 33 5 n/a n/a 0 1462
2008 1306 115 20 44 5 n/a n/a 0 1490
2009 1301 126 19 53 2 n/a n/a 0 1501
2010 1265 135 18 64 2 n/a n/a 0 1484
2011 1223 128 17 69 1 0 6 0 1444
2012 1277 110 17 75 2 1 6 0 1488
2013 1232 114 17 85 5 1 6 0 1460
2014 1246 90 15 91 4 1 31 0 1478
2015 1240 89 14 103 3 0 47 0 1496
2016 1282 88 15 112 2 0 39 0 1538
2017 1304 93 13 106 7 0 42 0 1565
2018 1289 100 17 105 8 0 38 0 1557
2019 1249 96 15 104 8 0 42 0 1514
2020 1164 112 16 117 5 1 41 0 1456
2021 1118 97 18 128 2 0 64 0 1427
2022 1104 88 14 141 0 0 66 0 1413
2023 1106 80 19 132 3 0 68 0 1408
2024 998 81 19 134 2 0 73 0 1307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McMinn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1422 67.0 21.2 n/a
1989 1474 67.0 22.0 n/a
1990 1432 67.0 21.3 n/a
1991 1392 79.0 17.6 n/a
1992 1387 79.0 17.5 n/a
1993 1451 79.0 18.4 n/a
1994 1443 79.0 18.3 n/a
1995 1526 79.0 19.3 n/a
1996 1526 79.0 19.3 n/a
1997 1529 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1352 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1504 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1349 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1415 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1415 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1409 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1392 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1437 74.0 19.4 n/a
2007 1462 81.9 17.9 41.4
2008 1490 82.7 18.0 40.1
2009 1501 83.8 17.9 43.8
2010 1484 85.0 17.4 54.6
2011 1444 84.9 17.0 56.4
2012 1488 86.0 17.3 56.8
2013 1460 93.9 15.5 54.7
2014 1478 82.0 18.0 58.7
2015 1496 83.0 18.0 58.4
2016 1538 83.0 18.5 61
2017 1565 83.0 18.8 n/a
2018 1557 85.0 18.3 n/a
2019 1514 86.0 17.6 n/a
2020 1456 86.0 16.9 52.7
2021 1427 80.7 17.6 n/a
2022 1413 78.5 17.9 n/a
2023 1408 83.0 16.9 n/a
2024 1307 82.0 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McMinn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1422 67.0 21.2 n/a
1989 1474 67.0 22.0 n/a
1990 1432 67.0 21.3 n/a
1991 1392 79.0 17.6 n/a
1992 1387 79.0 17.5 n/a
1993 1451 79.0 18.4 n/a
1994 1443 79.0 18.3 n/a
1995 1526 79.0 19.3 n/a
1996 1526 79.0 19.3 n/a
1997 1529 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1352 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1504 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1349 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1415 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1415 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1409 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1392 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1437 74.0 19.4 n/a
2007 1462 81.9 17.9 41.4
2008 1490 82.7 18.0 40.1
2009 1501 83.8 17.9 43.8
2010 1484 85.0 17.4 54.6
2011 1444 84.9 17.0 56.4
2012 1488 86.0 17.3 56.8
2013 1460 93.9 15.5 54.7
2014 1478 82.0 18.0 58.7
2015 1496 83.0 18.0 58.4
2016 1538 83.0 18.5 61
2017 1565 83.0 18.8 n/a
2018 1557 85.0 18.3 n/a
2019 1514 86.0 17.6 n/a
2020 1456 86.0 16.9 52.7
2021 1427 80.7 17.6 n/a
2022 1413 78.5 17.9 n/a
2023 1408 83.0 16.9 n/a
2024 1307 82.0 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McMinn High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (5.2%) $6,349 (87.3%) $7,274
2020 $486 (6.7%) $6,171 (85.0%) $7,257
2021 $673 (8.4%) $6,872 (85.7%) $8,017
2022 $1,005 (11.8%) $6,927 (81.1%) $8,538
2023 $1,040 (11.8%) $7,110 (80.6%) $8,817

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McMinn High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 188th of 342 High schoolsRanks 184th of 384 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (McMinn High School)19.613.1
 6.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (McMinn County)17.617.4
 0.2%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (McMinn High School)26.135.5
 9.4%
   9th Grade English I (McMinn County)25.139.2
 14.1%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (McMinn High School)93.686.2
 7.4%
   9th Grade Geometry (McMinn County)93.891.5
 2.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (McMinn High School)72.271.8
 0.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (McMinn County)71.169.6
 1.5%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (McMinn High School)40.845.5
 4.7%
   10th Grade English II (McMinn County)42.247.5
 5.3%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (McMinn High School)28.213.9
 14.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (McMinn County)24.816.6
 8.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (McMinn High School)12.514
 1.5%
   11th Grade Algebra II (McMinn County)13.213.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (McMinn High School)25.348.9
 23.6%
   11th Grade US History (McMinn County)24.144.3
 20.2%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
All Grades Algebra I (McMinn High School)17.211.7
 5.5%
   All Grades Algebra I (McMinn County)21.518.6
 2.9%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (McMinn High School)22.321.9
 0.4%
   All Grades Algebra II (McMinn County)23.121.4
 1.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (McMinn High School)25.148.4
 23.3%
   All Grades US History (McMinn County)23.844.1
 20.3%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (McMinn High School)26.135.2
 9.1%
   All Grades English I (McMinn County)25.238.9
 13.7%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (McMinn High School)40.645.7
 5.1%
   All Grades English II (McMinn County)41.947.7
 5.8%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (McMinn High School)35.319.9
 15.4%
   All Grades Geometry (McMinn County)3222.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15141408
 7%
African American9680
 16.7%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian1519
 26.7%
Hispanic104132
 26.9%
Pacific Islander00
White12491106
 11.4%
Two or More Races4268
 61.9%


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Students at McMinn High School are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

McMinn High School ranks 188th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,307 students attended McMinn High School.


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