Loretto High School

www.schools.lcss.us/lhs

493 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Loretto High School, located in Loretto, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the local Lawrence County community. As part of the Lawrence County School System, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through a variety of core curriculum offerings, elective courses, and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Loretto High School emphasizes the importance of community spirit and school pride, often highlighting its athletic programs and student organizations as key components of the high school experience. The school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that path involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. By maintaining a focus on character development and student engagement, Loretto High School strives to be an integral part of the growth and success of the youth in Lawrence County.

493

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loretto High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	12
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
466 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.4 %)
Black
10 (2.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Lawrence County
Phone:	(931)231-8850
Website:	http://www.schools.lcss.us/lhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 9 132

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 106