Central High School

McMinn County
145 Co Road 461
Englewood, TN 37329
650 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McMinn Central High School, located in Englewood, Tennessee, serves as a primary secondary educational institution for the McMinn County School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is well-known for its strong sense of local pride and its identity as the home of the "Chargers." The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, McMinn Central is a central hub for extracurricular life in the community, boasting a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school places a high value on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. With a focus on community engagement and student success, the school strives to maintain a balance between traditional educational standards and modern opportunities for its diverse population of learners.
650
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    568 (87.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    14 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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: McMinn County
Phone: (423)263-5541
Website: http://www.mcminncentral.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
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 9 169
Grade 10 174
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 164
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
McMinn High School
McMinn County
1,408 Students
2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303 (8.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th