CARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Carter High School is a public high school that is part of the Knox County school district, located in Strawberry Plains, TN with about 954 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 56 teachers, Carter High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Carter High School, located in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Knox County School District. Situated in a suburban-rural setting, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. As a focal point for the local community, the school emphasizes traditional academic standards while offering various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, to foster a well-rounded student experience.
The school is known for its commitment to student growth, often leveraging its location to maintain a tight-knit community atmosphere. By providing a blend of core academic subjects and elective opportunities, Carter High School focuses on the development of critical thinking and character in its student body. It plays a significant role in the Strawberry Plains area by not only educating local youth but also serving as a venue for community engagement and school spirit, helping to build a sense of identity and tradition for the families it serves.
For more information, contact Carter High School at (865) 933-3434 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3434
CARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Strawberry Plains, TN with about 954 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Knox County
- Total Students:
- 954
- Teachers:
- 56.4
- 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:
- 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 954 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.8%
- Black or African American
- 9.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.