TELLICO PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
Tellico Plains High School is a public high school that is part of the Monroe County school district, located in Tellico Plains, TN with about 460 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Tellico Plains 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.
Tellico Plains High School, located at 9180 Hwy 68 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Monroe County School District. Situated in a scenic area near the Cherokee National Forest, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. It typically offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and vocational opportunities designed to cater to the diverse interests and career goals of its student body.
As part of the Monroe County school system, the institution focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development. The school utilizes its official district website to keep families informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and community events. By maintaining a balance between rigorous coursework and community engagement, Tellico Plains High School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to transition effectively into higher education or the workforce, all while reflecting the close-knit values of the surrounding Tellico Plains area.
For more information, contact Tellico Plains High School at (423) 253-2550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2550
http://WWW.MONROE.K12.TN.US
TELLICO PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Tellico Plains, TN with about 460 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Monroe County
- Total Students:
- 460
- Teachers:
- 28.6
- 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 460 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TELLICO PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
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.