- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hixson, TN
Hixson High School
Federal NCES profile for Hixson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159000750
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hixson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Hixson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 920
- students enrolled
Hixson High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hixson High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Hixson, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Hixson High School shrank from 935 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 470159000750 · Hixson, TN High · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Hixson High School shrank from 935 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hixson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school
Hixson High School
920 students
What this shows Hixson High School reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hixson High School compares
Hixson High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Hixson High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hixson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hixson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hixson High School
How many students attend Hixson High School?
Hixson High School has 920 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hixson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hixson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hixson High School is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hixson High School?
The largest demographic group at Hixson High School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Hixson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hixson High School?
Hixson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hixson High School rank among public schools in Hixson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hixson High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Hixson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hixson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Hixson High School, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.