HIXSON HIGH SCHOOL

Hixson High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Hixson, TN with about 906 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Hixson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hixson High School, located at 5705 Middle Valley Road in Hixson, Tennessee, is a public secondary school serving students in the Hamilton County School District. As a long-standing institution in the community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the Hixson area, fostering a traditional high school environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hixson High School is known for its commitment to student development and community engagement. The school works to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages students to participate in school spirit and local initiatives. By providing a blend of rigorous coursework, elective pathways, and social opportunities, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their community and succeed in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact Hixson High School at (423) 847-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5705 Middle Valley RD
Hixson, TN 37343
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HIXSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hixson, TN with about 906 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hamilton County
Total Students:
906
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 906 students

White
61.0%
Black or African American
22.1%
Hispanic/Latino
10.2%
Asian
4.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.