Alcoa High School

www.ahs.alcoaschools.net/

687 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alcoa High School, located in Alcoa, Tennessee, serves as the singular high school for the Alcoa City Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture, the school has established a reputation for high performance within the state’s education system. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a variety of rigorous course offerings, including dual-enrollment opportunities and advanced placement classes that challenge students to excel in a supportive learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, Alcoa High School is perhaps most widely recognized for its highly successful athletic programs, particularly its football team, which has historically competed at a championship level. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, often described as a "small-town" feel despite its proximity to the greater Knoxville area. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student engagement in arts, athletics, and clubs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their communities.

687

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcoa High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	124
Black	91
Asian	13
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	2

White
396 (57.6%)
Hispanic
124 (18.0%)
Black
91 (13.2%)
Two or More
61 (8.9%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Alcoa
Phone:	(865)983-3247
Website:	http://www.ahs.alcoaschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 165

Grade 10 184

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 158