Grainger Academy

Grainger County
232 Pioneer DR
Rutledge, TN 37861
8 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Grainger Academy is an alternative educational institution located in Rutledge, Tennessee, operating under the jurisdiction of the Grainger County School District. The school is designed to provide a specialized learning environment for students who may require a non-traditional approach to their education. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills for success after high school.

The academy emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and credit recovery, ensuring that individuals who have struggled in a traditional classroom setting have a viable pathway to academic achievement. Through its dedicated faculty and partnership with the broader Grainger County school system, Grainger Academy strives to provide a structured yet flexible curriculum that addresses the unique needs of its student body, fostering both personal growth and educational progress within the local community.
8
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    8 (100.0 %)
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: Grainger County
Phone: (865)828-6330
Website: http://graingercounty.schoolinsites.com/?DivisionID=10171&DepartmentID=10337&Tog
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.0
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 12 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Grainger Co Adult High
Grainger County
9 Students
7850 Rutledge PIKE
Rutledge, TN 37861 (0.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th
Grainger High School
Grainger County
854 Students
2201 Hwy 11 W South
Rutledge, TN 37861 (5.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th