Wilson Central High School

1,582 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilson Central High School, located at 419 Wildcat Way in Lebanon, Tennessee, serves as a prominent secondary educational institution within the Wilson County School District. Known as the home of the Wildcats, the school maintains a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, alongside various career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for a competitive workforce and higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Wilson Central is recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, which plays a significant role in the student experience. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, participation in regional academic competitions, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering a balance between academic rigor and community involvement, Wilson Central High School aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and school spirit while preparing for life after graduation.

1,582

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,161
Hispanic	149
Black	157
Asian	68
Two or More	41
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,161 (73.4 %)
Black
157 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
149 (9.4 %)
Asian
68 (4.3 %)
Two or More
41 (2.6 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	Yes
District:	Wilson County
Phone:	(615)453-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 9 436

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 357