Swain County High School
536 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Swain County High School, located in the scenic town of Bryson City, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the school operates under the Swain County Schools district and is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.
Beyond the standard core curriculum, Swain County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways that reflect the needs and interests of the local student body. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location to engage students in both regional culture and modern academic standards. By providing access to diverse resources and supportive faculty, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens within the Western North Carolina region and beyond.
Beyond the standard core curriculum, Swain County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways that reflect the needs and interests of the local student body. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location to engage students in both regional culture and modern academic standards. By providing access to diverse resources and supportive faculty, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens within the Western North Carolina region and beyond.
536
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 361 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 38 |
| American Indian | 97 |
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White361 (67.4%)
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American Indian97 (18.1%)
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Two or More38 (7.1%)
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Hispanic35 (6.5%)
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Asian3 (0.6%)
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Black2 (0.4%)
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: | Swain County Schools |
| Phone: | (828)488-2152 |
| Website: | http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/high |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 536 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 526 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
143
Grade 10
126
Grade 11
142
Grade 12
125
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 143 |
| Grade 10 | 126 |
| Grade 11 | 142 |
| Grade 12 | 125 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 286 | 53.4% |
| Male | 250 | 46.6% |
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32 Students
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