THE L&N STEM ACADEMY

Administration:
Becky Ashe, Principal
Tim Childers, Assistant Principal
David Combs, Assistant Principal

Counselors:
Lori Morrell (students A-J)
lori.morrell@knoxschools.org
Elishia Basner (students K-Z)
elishia.basner@knoxschools.org

THE SCHOOL
The L&N STEM Academy was founded in 2011 as a magnet high school
focused on the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math in
the Knox County School system. The school began with freshman and
sophomore classes, expanding each year to have the first graduating class
in 2013-14. The academic program is based on full-year classes, where the
maximum course load is 8 simultaneous credits. An integrated curriculum
and project-based instruction is made possible by the 1:1 technology
implemented throughout the academy.

THE COMMUNITY
The city of Knoxville has a population of 182,000 in a county of 441,000
supporting an industrial base, business and legal professions, and a large
state university. The L&N STEM Academy is located in the city center and
draws students from all areas of the county.

NOTABLES

STEM partners with more than two hundred fifteen community

businesses, organizations, and institutions to provide real-world
internship experiences for our students.
L&N STEM has the only onsite Maker Space in Knox County where
students experiment with 3D Printing, modeling, prototyping, construct
custom electronics, and more.
STEM scored in the top percentile for students scoring a three or above
on AP exams in 2013. Students at the L&N also rate at the top of KCS in
proficient and advance scores in English I,II, and III.
Art is integrated throughout the STEM curriculum with a significant
number of awards and recognition given to many STEM students.
STEM also boasts a number of competitive sports teams with district and
regional recognition.
A microgravity experiment designed by a team of STEM students was
chosen for a mission aboard the International Space Station in the fall of
2014.

ACT for 2014

Graduates
National
Tennessee
L & N STEM

2014 Average
ACT score
composites

26
19

19.8

40
0

20

40

23.9

60

Percent students testing college ready

in all 4 tested areas

State

L&N

401 HENLEY
STREET
KNOXVILLE, TN
37902
865-329-8440
865-329-8457 fax

Grade
93100
85-92
75-84
70-74

Letter
A

Point
4

B
C
D

3
2
1

0-69
F
0
Class rank is reported by
decile and GPA is
weighted as follows;
quality point is added to
Honors and Dual
Enrollment courses and 1
quality point is added to
AP courses.

Graduation Requirements
(28 credits total)
English
4
Math
4
Science
3
Soc Studies 3.5
PE/Health
1.5
Foreign Lang 2
Fine Arts
1
Electives
9
Total Enrollment
9th
163
10th
167
11th
133
12th
105

Advanced Placement
Engl. Lang/Comp 11th
Engl. Lit/Comp 12t
Statistics
Calculus AB , BC
Chemistry
Physics
Environ. Science
U.S. History
Government/Politics
Computer Science
Art Studio 2D
Music Theory
Honors
English 9, 10
Geometry
Algebra 1, 2
Pre-Calculus
Physical World Concepts
Biology 1
Chemistry 1, 2
World History
Latin 3, 4
Physics
T

CURRICULUM
Faculty
Doctorate
EdS
Masters
Bachelors

Hispanic
4%

7.9%
10.5%
73.7%
7.9%

Asian America Multirac

2% n Indian ial
3%
1%

Black
12%

White
78%
Student Demographics

Clubs / Organizations / Athletics

Chess Club
Climbing Team
Cyber-patriot Team
Equality Club
Film Club
Latin Club
Model UN
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Club)
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
Outdoor/Environmental Club
Prom Committee
Robotics Club
Scholars Bowl
Student Government Association
Technology Students Association
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Track
Swimming & Diving

Genius Hour Activities: Maker Space, Book Club, Java Coding, Hour of Code, Editing with
Photoshop, Outdoor Club, Chess, Junior Classical League, Bluegrass Music, Experiment of
the Week, Classic Movies (up to 1930s), Basics of Amateur Radio, Women in STEM, Farm to
Table (Organic Gardening), Yoga, Relaxation Techniques, International News Hour, Birding,
Poetry Slam, High Intensity Interval Training