Unaka High School
Carter County, Tennessee
2.7 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Overall Performance Summary
Unaka High School earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Carter County. The school ranks #13 out of 18 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.2.
This satisfactory rating suggests that Unaka High School has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
How This Grade Was Calculated
Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.
Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Below Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Average
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Average
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 2.7is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.
Subject Proficiency
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 29.0% of students at Unaka High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 38.8%, while Math (High) at 17.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (High): 38.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (High): 17.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Science (High): 31.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Growth Indicators
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Unaka High School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.7 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.
Literacy
Meeting expectations
Numeracy
Approaching expectations
Science
Meeting expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 26.9% of all students at Unaka High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
College & Career Readiness
Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Unaka High School reports a ready graduate rate of 24.5%.
Strong performance
Area for improvement
Reported metric
Area for improvement
Reported metric
How Does Unaka High School Compare?
Overall score compared to the Carter County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.7, Unaka High School is below the Carter County average of 3.2 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 18 schools in Carter County, this school holds the #13 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year