Cascade High School

Bedford County
1165 Bell Bckle/Wartrace
Wartrace, TN 37183
545 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cascade High School, located in the rural community of Wartrace, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in Bedford County. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment, reflective of its small-town setting, where faculty and staff work to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Cascade High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement and community spirit. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school pride. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with these developmental opportunities, Cascade High School strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader world.
545
Total Students
48.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    457 (83.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    16 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bedford County
Phone: (931)389-9389
Website: http://cascadehs.bedfordk12tn.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
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 9 133
Grade 10 158
Grade 11 141
Grade 12 113
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shelbyville Central High School
Bedford County
1,553 Students
401 Eagle BLVD
Shelbyville, TN 37160 (6.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th