Lake Co High School

Lake County
300 Cochran ST
Tiptonville, TN 38079
199 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lake County High School, located in Tiptonville, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Lake County. As a small, rural public school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its close-knit environment, where the modest student body allows for personalized attention from faculty and staff, fostering a supportive atmosphere for academic and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Lake County High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of Tiptonville by hosting various extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations. Despite the challenges often associated with being a smaller district, the school remains committed to student development and community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local involvement, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as they transition into adulthood within their community and beyond.
199
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    120 (60.3 %)
  • Black
    57 (28.6 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (6.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.5 %)
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: Lake County
Phone: (731)253-7734
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
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 60
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 46
Gender Ratio