Enrollment
1,236
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Knoxville, TN
Halls High School
Federal NCES profile for Halls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470222000743
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halls High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #14 of 14
- high schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,236
- students enrolled
Halls High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halls High School ranks #14 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN.
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470222000743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Halls High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Halls High School
Halls High School is a large high school in Knoxville, Tennessee, enrolling 1,236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,236 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Knoxville's high schools, it stands alongside Farragut High School (2,073 students): Halls High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.3:1).
Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students) and Bearden High School (1,963 students) alongside Halls High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Halls High School compares
Halls High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,236
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Halls High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Halls High School.
$10,538
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Halls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farragut High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bearden High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Valley Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farragut Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halls High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Knoxville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Farragut High School
Standard public school
2,073 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bearden High School
Standard public school
1,963 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hardin Valley Academy
Standard public school
1,916 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West High School
Standard public school
1,474 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Karns High School
Standard public school
1,365 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,265 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Halls High School
How many students attend Halls High School?
Halls High School has 1,236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Halls High School is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halls High School?
The largest demographic group at Halls High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halls High School?
Halls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Halls High School rank among high schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Halls High School ranks #14 of 14 high schools in Knoxville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Knoxville on the city page.
Is Halls High School a good school?
Halls High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Halls High School, Knox County also operates Farragut High School (2,073 students), Bearden High School (1,963 students), and Hardin Valley Academy (1,916 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.
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