Enrollment
1,543
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470216002622
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 — White House, TN
Federal NCES profile for Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 2
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 57
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 County · 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)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 reports 1,543 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 56% 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 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 220 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Johnson County spends $7,531 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.5% from local sources (property taxes), 74.9% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), 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 Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 56% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | top 97% | — | — |
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
24.4:1
students per teacher
— 56% above state mean
Top 97% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$7,531
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 220 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,543 Top 97% in Tennessee — larger than 3% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 24.4:1 +56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470216002622
Student demographics
White 59.9%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 220:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson County, which includes Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12.
$7,531
Per student
-39%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-61%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 74.9%
Federal 12.6%
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
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12
How many students attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 has 1,543 students enrolled. It is a high school in White House, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 is 24.4:1, which is 56% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12?
The largest demographic group at Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 is White at 59.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in White House, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12?
Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson County 9-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) 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.