SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Sweetwater High School is a public high school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Sweetwater, TN with about 640 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Sweetwater 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.
Sweetwater High School is a public secondary school located in Sweetwater, Tennessee, serving as a key part of the Monroe County School District. The school provides a traditional academic environment for students in the region, focusing on core curriculum standards while offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster student development. As a community-centered institution, it plays an essential role in the local educational landscape by preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.
The school operates under the oversight of the Monroe County Board of Education, adhering to state guidelines to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. Sweetwater High School remains a focal point for the local community, emphasizing both academic achievement and school spirit as it supports the growth of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Sweetwater High School at (423) 337-7881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7881
http://www.monroe.k12.tn.us
SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Sweetwater, TN with about 640 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Monroe County
- Total Students:
- 640
- Teachers:
- 38.9
- 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:
- 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 640 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.