Smoky Mountain High School

100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779

www.jcps.k12.nc.us/Schools/smh/Pages/default.aspx

899 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smoky Mountain High School, located in Sylva, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for Jackson County. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and various extracurricular opportunities. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student growth both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its spirited athletic programs and strong commitment to student development, reflecting the culture of the surrounding mountain region. By providing a blend of traditional academics and practical vocational training, Smoky Mountain High aims to equip its student body with the skills necessary to navigate modern workforce demands and higher education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, event calendars, and updates on the ongoing achievements of its students and staff.

899

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smoky Mountain High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	633
Hispanic	161
Black	11
Asian	11
Two or More	35
American Indian	48

White
633 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
161 (17.9 %)
American Indian
48 (5.3 %)
Two or More
35 (3.9 %)
Black
11 (1.2 %)
Asian
11 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson County Public Schools
Phone:	(828)586-2177
Website:	http://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/Schools/smh/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	861
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 9 246

Grade 10 241

Grade 11 198

Grade 12 214