DR. PAUL L. KELLEY VOLUNTEER ACADEMY

Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Knoxville, TN with about 89 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 8 teachers, Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a specialized non-traditional school within the Knox County Schools district. It is designed to serve students who are at risk of dropping out or who have struggled to find success in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. By offering a flexible, self-paced, and highly supportive academic setting, the academy aims to help students recover credits and complete the requirements necessary to earn their high school diploma.

The school is defined by its personalized approach to education, emphasizing smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual student needs. The faculty at the academy focuses on removing barriers to learning, providing not only academic instruction but also the social-emotional support necessary to help students overcome personal or professional challenges. Ultimately, the institution serves as a vital alternative path, empowering students who might otherwise disengage from the educational system to graduate and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy at (865) 525-0069 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.