How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Austin East High/Magnet | Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Knoxville, TN |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 663 | 45 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 3.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Austin East High/Magnet | Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,187 | - |
| District | Knox County Schools | Tennessee Schools for the Deaf |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Austin East High/Magnet | Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.4% | 37.8% |
| African American | 74.1% | 22.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 22.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 8.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Austin East High/Magnet | Tennessee School for the Deaf Upper School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 164:1 | 53:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.8% | 18.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.