VAN BUREN CO HIGH SCHOOL

Van Buren Co High School is a public high school that is part of the Van Buren County school district, located in Spencer, TN with about 404 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Van Buren Co High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Van Buren County High School, located in Spencer, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Van Buren County School District. As a rural community school, it is deeply integrated into the local area, fostering a close-knit environment where educators and staff work to provide a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. The school is committed to preparing its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for communication between the administration, students, and parents. It provides essential resources such as academic calendars, athletic schedules, faculty directories, and information regarding district policies. By maintaining this digital presence, Van Buren County High School aims to ensure that families stay informed about school events and educational initiatives, reinforcing its mission to support student growth and community engagement within the unique setting of the Cumberland Plateau.

For more information, contact Van Buren Co High School at (931) 946-2442 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

337 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
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VAN BUREN CO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Spencer, TN with about 404 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Van Buren County
Total Students:
404
Teachers:
29.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
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 404 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN BUREN CO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.