Powell High School

Powell High School

Knox County

Powell, Tennessee

1,347 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(865)938-2171 School Website

1,347

Students

17.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,180

B+

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

B+

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

B+

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

20%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

88%

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

40%

B-

Average

Math Proficiency

24%

Below Avg

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Powell High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Powell High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 17, 2026

TCAP — End-of-Course (EOC)

Testing window

April 19, 2027 – May 6, 2027

TCAP — End-of-Course (EOC)

Testing window

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After Powell High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

East Tennessee State University

Pellissippi State Community College

Middle Tennessee State University

Tennessee Technological University

Roane State Community College

Carson-Newman University

Maryville College

Popular Majors

Nursing

Business

Psychology

Pre-Medicine Studies

Biology

Special Education and Teaching

Marketing

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

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School Details

Address

2136 West Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849

Phone

(865)938-2171

Website

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District

Knox County

Academic Calendar

2026-27

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