Sweetwater High School

Monroe County
414 South High ST
Sweetwater, TN 37874
559 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sweetwater High School is a public secondary school located in Sweetwater, Tennessee, serving as a key part of the Monroe County School District. The school provides a traditional academic environment for students in the region, focusing on core curriculum standards while offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster student development. As a community-centered institution, it plays an essential role in the local educational landscape by preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

The school operates under the oversight of the Monroe County Board of Education, adhering to state guidelines to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. Sweetwater High School remains a focal point for the local community, emphasizing both academic achievement and school spirit as it supports the growth of its diverse student body.
559
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    447 (80.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    73 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
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: Monroe County
Phone: (423)337-7881
Website: http://www.monroe.k12.tn.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
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 9 170
Grade 10 150
Grade 11 103
Grade 12 136
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sequoyah High School
Monroe County
806 Students
3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354 (9.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th