TNHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School — School Profile & District Info
High|Knoxville, Tennessee|Tennessee Schools for the Deaf
Knoxville, TN 37920
School Profile
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
63
Student:Teacher
3.3:1
Locale
Urban
District
Tennessee Schools for the DeafPhone
(865)579-2500School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
60-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
42.2%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
62
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
21.32
95% fully certified
Counselors
1.5
Psychologists
0.25
Social Workers
0.25
Nurses
3.75
Security Staff
4.75
Anti-Bullying Policy
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.5%
Below 150% poverty line
3.8%
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Uninsured residents
7.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
131
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
124
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Autism
6 (5%)
Designated Special Education School
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
45
Current enrollment
Declining(-46% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School
Enrollment at Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School stands at 63 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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