Gibbs High School

1,040 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gibbs High School, located in the rural community of Corryton, Tennessee, serves as a central hub for the area’s secondary education. Operating within the Knox County School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community tradition and "Eagle pride." It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual-enrollment opportunities, alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities such as athletics, band, and various student-led clubs.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By balancing a traditional academic environment with career and technical education programs, Gibbs High School aims to equip its student body with the skills necessary for success in a modern economy. Its location on Tazewell Pike serves a sprawling suburban and rural population, acting as a focal point for local school spirit and community involvement in the northern part of Knox County.

1,040

Total Students

68.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gibbs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	895
Hispanic	56
Black	33
Asian	5
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

White
895 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
56 (5.4 %)
Two or More
49 (4.7 %)
Black
33 (3.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)689-9130
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,040
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 9 236

Grade 10 291

Grade 11 284

Grade 12 229