Sullivan East High School

(423)354-1900

www.scde.k12.tn.us/ehs/index.htm

849 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sullivan East High School, located in Bluff City, Tennessee, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Sullivan County School District. Situated on Weaver Pike, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, student development, and school spirit.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Sullivan East High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s culture. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and social engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their communities. Through its commitment to local education, Sullivan East remains a central pillar of the Bluff City area.

849

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sullivan East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	797
Hispanic	25
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
797 (93.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (2.9 %)
Two or More
18 (2.1 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sullivan County
Phone:	(423)354-1900
Website:	http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/ehs/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 217

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 230

Grade 12 203