Serving 72 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 72 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
72 students attend Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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?
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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The nearest high school to Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is Richard Yoakley School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gibbs Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 72 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
