Cumberland Gap High School

661 Old Jackboro PIKE
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724

web.claibornecountyschools.com/cghs/

480 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cumberland Gap High School, located in the scenic town of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub within the Claiborne County School District. Situated at 661 Old Jacksboro Pike, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment. The institution focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success by offering a blend of rigorous core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and vocational opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of students in a rural setting.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cumberland Gap High School emphasizes the importance of school spirit and community engagement. The school actively participates in various athletic and academic competitions, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among its students. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and utilizing resources provided through the Claiborne County school system, the high school strives to equip its students with the skills, character, and knowledge necessary to become productive, engaged citizens following their graduation.

480

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cumberland Gap High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	10
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
454 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.1 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Yes
District:	Claiborne County
Phone:	(423)869-9964
Website:	http://web.claibornecountyschools.com/cghs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 9 110

Grade 10 132

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 118