Dr Paul Kelley Volunteer Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dr Paul Kelley Volunteer Academy is an urban public school in Knoxville, Tennessee that is part of Knox County Schools. It serves 72 students in grades 12 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.0:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 12 - 12

72 Students

8 Teachers

535 Chickamauga Ave

Knoxville, TN 37917 View local requests

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Mrs. Stewart

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Dr Paul Kelley Volunteer Academy Demographics

88%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dr Paul Kelley Volunteer Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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