Happy Valley High School

carter.k12.tn.us

446 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Happy Valley High School is a public secondary institution located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serving as part of the Carter County School District. Situated on Warpath Lane, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its strong emphasis on traditional academic programming combined with a robust extracurricular culture. As a staple of the Elizabethton area, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

The school is well-recognized for its athletic programs—often competing under the "Warriors" mascot—which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its district resources, Happy Valley High School provides a variety of course offerings and student services designed to support diverse learning needs. Those looking for specific updates on academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies can find comprehensive information through their official website hosted by the Carter County School System.

446

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Happy Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	17
Black	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
402 (90.1 %)
Two or More
19 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.8 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Carter County
Phone:	(423)547-4094
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 9 123

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 114