Unaka High School

carter.k12.tn.us

315 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Unaka High School, located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, is a public secondary school serving the Carter County School District. As a community-focused institution, it provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9–12. The school is deeply rooted in its local area, maintaining a strong identity often associated with its mascot, the Rangers, and fostering a sense of school spirit that reflects the close-knit nature of the Elizabethton community.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, technical training, or the workforce. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Unaka High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in student development and campus life. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character building, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed and contribute positively to their community.

315

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unaka High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
295 (93.7 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.2 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)474-4100
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 82

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 65