Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Career Magnet Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Career Magnet Academy's student population of 359 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Career Magnet Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career Magnet Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
15%
20%
White
56%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Magnet Academy's ranking?
Career Magnet Academy is ranked #777 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Career Magnet Academy often compared to?
Career Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like L N Stem Academy, Bearden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Magnet Academy?
The graduation rate of Career Magnet Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Career Magnet Academy?
359 students attend Career Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Career Magnet Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Career Magnet Academy offer ?
Career Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Career Magnet Academy part of?
Career Magnet Academy is part of Knox County School District.
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