SULLIVAN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Sullivan South High School is a public high school that is part of the Sullivan County school district, located in Kingsport, TN with about 850 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Sullivan South 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.
Sullivan South High School, located in Kingsport, Tennessee, serves the students of Sullivan County as a center for secondary education. Historically, the school has been known for its commitment to both academic rigor and a strong sense of community spirit, providing a traditional high school experience that emphasizes student growth through various core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities.
As part of the Sullivan County Department of Education, the school has historically focused on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. While the institution has undergone structural changes within the district over the years, it remains a notable part of the local educational landscape in Kingsport, dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to achieve their potential and participate in the school's long-standing traditions.
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*Note: Please be aware that Sullivan South High School closed its doors in 2022 due to the consolidation of schools within the Sullivan County School District. Students from this campus were transitioned to the newly formed West Ridge High School. The website link you provided is no longer active as a result of this merger.*
For more information, contact Sullivan South High School at (423) 354-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 354-1300
http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/shs/
SULLIVAN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Kingsport, TN with about 850 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sullivan County
- Total Students:
- 850
- Teachers:
- 52
- 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 850 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SULLIVAN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.