JEFFERSON CO HIGH SCHOOL
Jefferson Co High School is a public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Dandridge, TN with about 2,089 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 129 teachers, Jefferson Co High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Jefferson County High School, located in Dandridge, Tennessee, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Jefferson County School District. Situated in the heart of East Tennessee, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is designed to support a wide range of academic interests, offering a standard college-preparatory curriculum alongside various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, which are intended to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Jefferson County High School is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a robust athletic program and a variety of extracurricular activities, including student organizations, fine arts programs, and academic clubs. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, school spirit, and community involvement. As a central hub for the youth of Dandridge and the surrounding county, the institution is dedicated to developing well-rounded citizens equipped with the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.
For more information, contact Jefferson Co High School at (865) 397-3182 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3182
http://jchs.jc-schools.net/
JEFFERSON CO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dandridge, TN with about 2,089 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 2,089
- Teachers:
- 129
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,089 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON CO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.