Fulton High School

897 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fulton High School, located in the vibrant North Broadway area of Knoxville, Tennessee, is a cornerstone of the Knox County School District. With a rich history and a strong sense of community pride, the school is well-known for its "Falcon" spirit and its long-standing commitment to both academic development and student engagement. The school serves a diverse student body, offering a variety of programs designed to prepare students for college and career success, including rigorous coursework and specialized technical pathways.

Beyond its classroom offerings, Fulton High School is a significant hub for local athletics and extracurricular activities. The school maintains a competitive tradition in sports and fosters a supportive environment through various clubs, arts programs, and community-service initiatives. By balancing academic expectations with a focus on personal character and school pride, Fulton High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to make a positive impact on the Knoxville community and beyond.

897

Total Students

80.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fulton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	326
Black	273
Asian	2
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

Hispanic
326 (36.3 %)
Black
273 (30.4 %)
White
246 (27.4 %)
Two or More
49 (5.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)594-1240
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 9 231

Grade 10 274

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 188