Enrollment
2,359
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470213000686
Science Hill High School — Johnson City, TN
Federal NCES profile for Science Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Johnson City · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
139.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Science Hill High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Science Hill High School reports 2,359 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 139.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 26 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 393 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Johnson City spends $12,614 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.6% from local sources (property taxes), 32.7% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Science Hill High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,359 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,614
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 393 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
299
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,359 Top 100% in Tennessee — larger than 0% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 139.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470213000686
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 26
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 393:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.4%
In-school suspensions 299
Out-of-school suspensions 133
Expulsions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson City, which includes Science Hill High School.
$12,614
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 16.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Science Hill High School
How many students attend Science Hill High School?
Science Hill High School has 2,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Johnson City, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Science Hill High School is 17.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Science Hill High School is White at 65.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Johnson City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science Hill High School?
Science Hill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.