Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Polk Innovative Learning Academy 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk Innovative Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Polk Innovative Learning Academy's student population of 147 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Polk Innovative Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Innovative Learning Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
95%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.7%
23.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polk Innovative Learning Academy's ranking?
Polk Innovative Learning Academy is ranked #1161 out of 1,728 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk Innovative Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Polk Innovative Learning Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Polk Innovative Learning Academy?
147 students attend Polk Innovative Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Polk Innovative Learning Academy students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Polk Innovative Learning Academy offer ?
Polk Innovative Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Polk Innovative Learning Academy part of?
Polk Innovative Learning Academy is part of Polk County School District.
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