COOKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Cookeville High School is a public high school that is part of the Putnam County school district, located in Cookeville, TN with about 2,235 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 109 teachers, Cookeville High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Cookeville High School, located at 1 Cavalier Drive in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Putnam County School System. As the largest high school in the county, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and a robust selection of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The school is known for its strong community presence and its focus on preparing students for diverse post-secondary paths, whether they are headed to four-year universities, technical colleges, or the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Cookeville High School is highly regarded for its active extracurricular culture, operating under the mascot of the "Cavaliers." The school supports a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and student-led organizations that foster school spirit and student development. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic expectations and a vibrant social environment, Cookeville High serves as a central hub for student life in the Upper Cumberland region, consistently striving to uphold its tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics.
For more information, contact Cookeville High School at (931) 520-2287 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
http://cookevillecavs.org/
COOKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Cookeville, TN with about 2,235 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Putnam County
- Total Students:
- 2,235
- Teachers:
- 109
- 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:
- 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 2,235 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COOKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.