COPPER BASIN HIGH SCHOOL

Copper Basin High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Polk County school district, located in Copperhill, TN with about 338 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Copper Basin High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Copper Basin High School, located in Copperhill, Tennessee, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Polk County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students in the region. The institution focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success by providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities.

The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a supportive environment that reflects the close-knit nature of the Copper Basin area. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, the high school strives to create opportunities for students to excel in athletics, arts, and technical education alongside their traditional studies. Through these efforts, Copper Basin High School aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.

For more information, contact Copper Basin High School at (423) 496-3291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

205 Cougar DR
Copperhill, TN 37317
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COPPER BASIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Copperhill, TN with about 338 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Polk County
Total Students:
338
Teachers:
24.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 338 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COPPER BASIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.6%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.