Upperman High School

Putnam County
6950 Nashville HWY
Baxter, TN 38544
903 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Upperman High School, located in Baxter, Tennessee, serves as a central pillar of the Putnam County School District. Known for its strong community spirit and its mascot, the "Bees," the school provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and career readiness. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and active participation in extracurricular activities, including a wide array of varsity sports and student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic focus, Upperman High is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the Baxter community. The school is frequently recognized for its competitive spirit in athletics and its commitment to tradition, helping to create a strong sense of pride among its students, faculty, and alumni. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for leadership and social development, the institution remains dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that empowers students to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
903
Total Students
47.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    794 (87.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    60 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    21 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Putnam County
Phone: (931)858-3112
Website: http://www.uppermanbees.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 236
Grade 10 258
Grade 11 212
Grade 12 197
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cookeville High School
Putnam County
2,199 Students
1 Cavalier DR
Cookeville, TN 38501 (8.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th