Swain County High School

Swain County Schools
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
560 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Swain County High School, located in the scenic town of Bryson City, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the school operates under the Swain County Schools district and is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Swain County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways that reflect the needs and interests of the local student body. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location to engage students in both regional culture and modern academic standards. By providing access to diverse resources and supportive faculty, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens within the Western North Carolina region and beyond.
560
Total Students
39.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    389 (69.5 %)
  • American Indian
    101 (18.0 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (6.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Swain County Schools
Phone: (828)488-2152
Website: http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/high
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 526
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 161
Grade 10 150
Grade 11 115
Grade 12 134
Gender Ratio