COSBY HIGH SCHOOL

Cosby High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cocke County school district, located in Cosby, TN with about 382 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Cosby High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cosby High School is a public secondary school located in the mountainous region of Cosby, Tennessee, serving as part of the Cocke County School District. As a rural institution, it plays a central role in the local community, providing educational opportunities for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Cosby High School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused programs. By maintaining a connection to the broader Cocke County school system, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that reflects the values and needs of its rural population. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Cocke County Schools website.

For more information, contact Cosby High School at (423) 487-5602 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3318 Cosby HWY
Cosby, TN 37722
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COSBY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cosby, TN with about 382 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cocke County
Total Students:
382
Teachers:
31.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 382 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COSBY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.