Austin-East High School, also known as Austin-East Magnet High School, is a public high school in Knoxville, Tennessee, operated by Knox County Schools. The school includes a magnet school program in performing arts.
Serving 666 students in grades 9-12, Austin East High/magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin East High/magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Austin East High/magnet's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1879
School Rankings
Austin East High/magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin East High/magnet is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
74%
21%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roadrunners
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin East High/magnet's ranking?
Austin East High/magnet is ranked #1701 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Austin East High/magnet often compared to?
Austin East High/magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Austin East High/magnet?
The graduation rate of Austin East High/magnet is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Austin East High/magnet?
666 students attend Austin East High/magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Austin East High/magnet students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin East High/magnet?
Austin East High/magnet has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Austin East High/magnet offer ?
Austin East High/magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Austin East High/magnet part of?
Austin East High/magnet is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Austin East High/magnet located?
Austin East High/magnet is located in the East Knoxville neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in East Knoxville.
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