Gatlinburg Pittman High

www.gp.sevier.org

401 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, located in the scenic mountain town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the Sevier County School System. Known as the home of the Highlanders, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its strong school spirit and academic commitment. The campus provides a traditional comprehensive high school experience, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School is noted for its focus on character development and community involvement. Given its unique location near the Great Smoky Mountains, the school often incorporates the spirit and culture of East Tennessee into its identity. With a dedicated faculty and a range of clubs, sports teams, and vocational programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational environment that fosters growth, achievement, and a sense of belonging for its diverse student body.

401

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gatlinburg Pittman High
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	69
Black	1
Asian	16
Two or More	4

White
311 (77.6 %)
Hispanic
69 (17.2 %)
Asian
16 (4.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Black
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:	Sevier County
Phone:	(865)436-5637
Website:	http://www.gp.sevier.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 10 137

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 131