Gallatin Senior High School

ghs.sumnerschools.org

1,659 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gallatin Senior High School, located at 700 Dan P. Herron Drive in Gallatin, Tennessee, is a prominent secondary institution within the Sumner County School District. Known as the home of the "Green Wave," the school serves a diverse student body and is deeply rooted in the Gallatin community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs designed to foster school spirit and personal development.

The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By focusing on a balance of rigorous coursework, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and community involvement, Gallatin Senior High aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for success in a global society. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic achievement and local engagement, maintaining a long-standing tradition of excellence in Sumner County.

1,659

Total Students

108.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gallatin Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	823
Hispanic	354
Black	388
Asian	20
Two or More	67
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
823 (49.6 %)
Black
388 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
354 (21.3 %)
Two or More
67 (4.0 %)
Asian
20 (1.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)452-2621
Website:	http://ghs.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 456

Grade 10 449

Grade 11 387

Grade 12 367