Karns High School

2710 Byington Solway RD
Knoxville, TN 37931

www.karns-hs.knox.k12tn.net/

1,365 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Karns High School, located in the Byington Solway area of Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Knox County School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program and various student-led clubs. It occupies a significant place in the local community, emphasizing a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a mix of traditional college preparatory courses and career-technical education opportunities.

The school's culture is centered on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and academic growth. By utilizing its location in the northwest sector of Knox County, Karns High School maintains strong ties with the surrounding suburban community. Their official website serves as a central hub for parents and students to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, athletic schedules, and faculty resources, reflecting the school's focus on maintaining clear communication and transparency with its stakeholders.

1,365

Total Students

91.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karns High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	888
Hispanic	272
Black	106
Asian	16
Two or More	74
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
888 (65.1%)
Hispanic
272 (19.9%)
Black
106 (7.8%)
Two or More
74 (5.4%)
Asian
16 (1.2%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)539-8670
Website:	http://www.karns-hs.knox.k12tn.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 358

Grade 10 329

Grade 11 337

Grade 12 341