Unaka High School is a public high school located northeast of Elizabethton, Tennessee in the Hunter community.
Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, Unaka High School 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unaka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Unaka High School's student population of 309 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Unaka High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unaka High School is 0.15, 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
#1215 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Park Ranger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unaka High School's ranking?
Unaka High School is ranked #1215 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Unaka High School?
The graduation rate of Unaka High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Unaka High School?
309 students attend Unaka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Unaka High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unaka High School?
Unaka High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Unaka High School offer ?
Unaka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Unaka High School part of?
Unaka High School is part of Carter County School District.
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