South Doyle High School

2020 Tipton Station RD
Knoxville, TN 37920

992 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South-Doyle High School, located in the South Knoxville community of Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Knox County School District, the school is known for its strong community spirit and its identity as the "Home of the Cherokees." The campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual-enrollment opportunities, designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the modern workforce.

Beyond academics, South-Doyle emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various career-technical student organizations. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement and leadership, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and character development. With its location on Tipton Station Road, the school remains deeply integrated into the surrounding South Knoxville area, reflecting the values and traditions of the local community.

992

Total Students

69.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Doyle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	715
Hispanic	86
Black	126
Asian	3
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	1

White
715 (72.1 %)
Black
126 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
86 (8.7 %)
Two or More
61 (6.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)577-4475
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	992
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 9 237

Grade 10 275

Grade 11 261

Grade 12 219