Hardin Valley Academy

11345 Hardin Valley RD
Knoxville, TN 37932

1,916 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hardin Valley Academy (HVA), located in the Hardin Valley community of Knoxville, Tennessee, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Since opening in 2008, the school has established a reputation for academic excellence and rigorous college-preparatory coursework. It is part of the Knox County Schools district and is well-regarded for its modern facilities, high standardized test scores, and extensive variety of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors-level offerings.

Beyond its academic focus, Hardin Valley Academy is known for a robust extracurricular environment that includes a wide array of varsity sports, competitive performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s athletic teams frequently compete at high levels within the state, while its arts programs—including band, theater, and visual arts—are recognized for their community engagement and quality of performance. With a large and active student body, HVA emphasizes a culture of innovation and school spirit, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and professional careers.

1,916

Total Students

125.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardin Valley Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,305
Hispanic	294
Black	102
Asian	87
Two or More	115
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,305 (68.1%)
Hispanic
294 (15.3%)
Two or More
115 (6.0%)
Black
102 (5.3%)
Asian
87 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

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)690-9690
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 9 438

Grade 10 499

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 490