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University School

1 Alexendra DR, Johnson City, TN 37614Washington County
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG12Non-Charter
597
Students
Total enrolled
$10,975
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
24% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 597 students in grades KG–12 in Johnson City, Tennessee.
24% below average funding
District spends $10,975 per pupil, 24% less than the national average of $14,347.
14.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

University School is a large other in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving grades KG–12 with 597 students. The district invests $10,975 per student — 24% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at University School

597
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution311 male · 286 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
81%
Asian6%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470438001893

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,975Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,975
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,829
Student Support$2,085
Administration$1,317
Operations$1,646
Other$1,097
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,975 spent per student, an estimated $4,862 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
41%
State government
42.7%
Local (property tax)
41.2%
Federal programs
16.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,975/student, 24% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (423)439-4333
NCES ID: 470438001893
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Johnson City seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1 Alexendra DR, Johnson City, TN 37614
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.