Sevier County High School

1200 Dolly Parton PKWY
Sevierville, TN 37862

www.sevier.org/schs

1,248 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sevier County High School, located on Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Sevier County School System, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school offers a variety of academic programs, ranging from core curriculum requirements to advanced placement courses, designed to challenge students and foster intellectual growth.

Beyond academics, Sevier County High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community spirit. The "Smoky Bears" participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to both the Sevierville community and the broader world.

1,248

Total Students

88.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sevier County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	828
Hispanic	357
Black	27
Asian	20
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
828 (66.3 %)
Hispanic
357 (28.6 %)
Black
27 (2.2 %)
Asian
20 (1.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Sevier County
Phone:	(865)453-5525
Website:	http://www.sevier.org/schs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 9 345

Grade 10 318

Grade 11 327

Grade 12 258