Smyrna High School

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2,200 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smyrna High School, located at 100 Bulldog Drive in Smyrna, Tennessee, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Rutherford County School District. As a large public high school, it serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on community pride and school spirit, famously represented by the "Bulldogs" mascot.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Smyrna High School provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives that encourage student engagement outside the classroom. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a vital hub for parents, students, and the community to access academic calendars, faculty information, and resources regarding school policies and upcoming events.

2,200

Total Students

126.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smyrna High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	835
Hispanic	753
Black	400
Asian	134
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
835 (38.0 %)
Hispanic
753 (34.2 %)
Black
400 (18.2 %)
Asian
134 (6.1 %)
Two or More
72 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	No
District:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3865
Website:	http://shs.rcschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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 9 597

Grade 10 587

Grade 11 512

Grade 12 504