JOHNSON CO HIGH SCHOOL
Johnson Co High School is a public high school that is part of the Johnson County school district, located in Mountain City, TN with about 596 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Johnson Co High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Johnson County High School, located in Mountain City, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Johnson County School District. Situated in the scenic Appalachian region, the school is committed to fostering academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its students in grades 9 through 12. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core academic programs alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly.
The institution places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture that reflects the values of its rural community. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, providing essential resources regarding athletic programs, academic calendars, and administrative policies. By integrating modern learning standards with traditional community pride, Johnson County High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of the 21st century while remaining connected to their local heritage.
For more information, contact Johnson Co High School at (423) 727-2620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2620
http://www.jchs.k12tn.net/
JOHNSON CO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Mountain City, TN with about 596 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Johnson County
- Total Students:
- 596
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 596 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHNSON CO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.