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Science Hill High School

1509 John Exum PKWY, Johnson City, TN 37604 · (423) 232-2190 · Washington County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,359 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,359
High
DISTRICT 711 · STATE 754
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
554
Grade 10
578
Grade 11
647
Grade 12
580
Student demographics
White
1,55066%
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
33414%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 16%
Black
2089%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 21%
Asian
703%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
1938%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,20551%
Female
1,15449%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
66.6%
TN avg 40.9% . +8.9pp since 2022
Math
56.7%
TN avg 39.3% . +6.1pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,359
+132 (+6%) vs 2017
% White
66%
was 73%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
9%
was 12%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Science Hill High School

Located at 1509 John Exum PKWY, in Johnson City, Tennessee, Science Hill High School is a sizable senior high that instructs 2,359 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within Johnson City. That puts it 213% larger than the typical public school in Tennessee, which averages around 754 students.

Johnson City runs 11 schools in total, collectively educating 7,818 students. Science Hill High School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Science Hill High School records that 66% of the student body identifies as White; the rest looks like 14% Hispanic, 9% Black, 8% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 87%.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Washington County) records that the typical household earns roughly $62,809 per year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Science Hill High School is one of 30 public schools in Washington County (combined enrollment of about 15,787 students).

Nearest neighbor: Liberty Bell Middle School, around 0.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Science Hill High School.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Science Hill High School has increased 6%, going from 2,227 students in 2018 to 2,359 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 73% to 66% over that span.

On the community side, the feed for Science Hill High School typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
136,261
Census ACS
Median income
$62,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
15,787 students

Quick facts

School name
Science Hill High School
District
Johnson City
Address
1509 John Exum PKWY, Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone
(423) 232-2190
County
Washington County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,359
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
470213000686
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Science Hill High School
How many students attend Science Hill High School?
Science Hill High School enrolls approximately 2,359 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Science Hill High School serve?
Science Hill High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Science Hill High School?
At Science Hill High School, the student body is approximately 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Black, 3% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Science Hill High School public or private?
Science Hill High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Johnson City.
Where is Science Hill High School located?
Science Hill High School is located at 1509 John Exum PKWY, Johnson City, TN 37604.
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