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Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy

535 Chickamauga Avenue Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 95 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy's student population of 95 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#232 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy's ranking?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is ranked #232 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
The graduation rate of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
95 students attend Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy offer ?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy part of?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy located?
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Lincoln Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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