Roane County High School

rchs.roaneschools.com

652 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Roane County High School, located in Kingston, Tennessee, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Roane County School District. As a traditional public high school, it plays a central role in the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride, often characterized by its commitment to academic development, student engagement, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various career-technical programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Roane County High School acts as a hub for the Kingston area, emphasizing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests. By balancing rigorous state-mandated standards with local traditions, the school strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global landscape. As a pillar of the county’s educational infrastructure, the institution remains focused on long-term student success and community growth.

652

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roane County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	568
Hispanic	24
Black	18
Asian	8
Two or More	34

White
568 (87.1 %)
Two or More
34 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (3.7 %)
Black
18 (2.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)

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:	Roane County
Phone:	(865)376-6534
Website:	http://rchs.roaneschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 9 171

Grade 10 186

Grade 11 150

Grade 12 145