Van Buren Co High School

Van Buren County
337 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
400 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Van Buren County High School, located in Spencer, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Van Buren County School District. As a rural community school, it is deeply integrated into the local area, fostering a close-knit environment where educators and staff work to provide a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. The school is committed to preparing its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for communication between the administration, students, and parents. It provides essential resources such as academic calendars, athletic schedules, faculty directories, and information regarding district policies. By maintaining this digital presence, Van Buren County High School aims to ensure that families stay informed about school events and educational initiatives, reinforcing its mission to support student growth and community engagement within the unique setting of the Cumberland Plateau.
400
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    393 (98.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Van Buren County
Phone: (931)946-2442
Website: http://www.vanburenschools.org/o/vbhs
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
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 6 61
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 54
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 57
Gender Ratio