- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Soddy Daisy, TN
Soddy Daisy High School
Federal NCES profile for Soddy Daisy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159000525
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soddy Daisy High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Soddy Daisy · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,122
- students enrolled
Soddy Daisy High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soddy Daisy High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Soddy Daisy, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Soddy Daisy High School held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 71.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 470159000525 · Soddy Daisy, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,122 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Soddy Daisy High School held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 71.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Soddy Daisy 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
Soddy Daisy High School
1,122 students
What this shows Soddy Daisy High School reports 1,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soddy Daisy High School compares
Soddy Daisy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 1,122 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,122
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
39.2%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Soddy Daisy High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Soddy Daisy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soddy Daisy 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
Similar high schools in Soddy Daisy
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Soddy Daisy High School
How many students attend Soddy Daisy High School?
Soddy Daisy High School has 1,122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Soddy Daisy, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,085 (2022-23) → 1,118 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soddy Daisy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soddy Daisy 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 Soddy Daisy High School?
The largest demographic group at Soddy Daisy High School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Soddy Daisy, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soddy Daisy High School?
Soddy Daisy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Soddy Daisy High School rank among public schools in Soddy Daisy?
By Resource Investment Index, Soddy Daisy High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Soddy Daisy, 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 Soddy Daisy on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Soddy Daisy 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.