South Pittsburg High School

www.southpittsburghigh.org/

425 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

South Pittsburg High School, located at 717 Elm Avenue in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, serves as a central educational pillar for its local community. As a public institution, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, famously known for its strong athletic tradition, particularly its competitive football program which frequently draws significant community support and local pride. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive secondary education that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic coursework and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Pittsburg High School emphasizes a sense of tradition and community spirit. By maintaining a dedicated online presence through its school website, the institution provides students, parents, and community members with access to vital information, including administrative resources, academic calendars, and event updates. The school remains committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous learning with the development of character, school loyalty, and civic responsibility among its student body.

425

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Pittsburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	19
Black	71
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
316 (74.4 %)
Black
71 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.5 %)
Two or More
18 (4.2 %)
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:	Marion County
Phone:	(423)837-7561
Website:	http://www.southpittsburghigh.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 7 73

Grade 8 55

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 73