Shelbyville Central High School

Bedford County
401 Eagle BLVD
Shelbyville, TN 37160
1,553 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Shelbyville Central High School, located at 401 Eagle Boulevard in Shelbyville, Tennessee, serves as a primary secondary education institution for the Bedford County School District. As the central high school for the community, it plays a vital role in the academic and extracurricular development of local students, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Shelbyville area, fostering a culture of school spirit centered around its "Eagle" mascot.

Beyond its academic offerings, Shelbyville Central provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that aim to enrich the student experience. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and their community. By maintaining a focus on tradition and academic growth, Shelbyville Central High School continues to be a cornerstone of education in Bedford County, striving to equip its graduates with the necessary skills and values to succeed in their future endeavors.
1,553
Total Students
93.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    699 (45.0 %)
  • White
    544 (35.0 %)
  • Black
    178 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    118 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    11 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
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: No
District: Bedford County
Phone: (931)684-5672
Website: http://schs.bedfordk12tn.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 93.4
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 9 438
Grade 10 406
Grade 11 363
Grade 12 346
Gender Ratio
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