TYNER ACADEMY
Tyner Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 542 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 37 teachers, Tyner Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Tyner Academy, located on Tyner Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a public secondary school within the Hamilton County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics and student organizations. The academy is noted for its focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, emphasizing both classroom achievement and the development of essential life skills.
As a staple of the local community, Tyner Academy fosters a traditional school environment that balances rigorous educational standards with a commitment to student growth. The school is well-known for its rich history and deep-rooted spirit, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and school pride. By providing a structured pathway from middle school through graduation, the academy aims to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their personal and professional aspirations.
For more information, contact Tyner Academy at (423) 855-2635 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2635
TYNER ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Chattanooga, TN with about 542 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 542
- Teachers:
- 37.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 542 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TYNER ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- White
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.