McMinn High School

McMinn County
2215 Congress Pkwy
Athens, TN 37303
1,272 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McMinn County High School, located in Athens, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary institution for the McMinn County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it focuses on providing a well-rounded academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school offers a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and advanced placement (AP) courses, and various elective pathways designed to cater to a broad range of student interests and career goals.

Beyond its academic offerings, McMinn County High School is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the development of character and school spirit through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school supports a robust athletic program, competitive clubs, music and arts programs, and career-technical student organizations (CTSOs). By prioritizing a blend of rigorous scholarship and active student engagement, the school strives to foster an environment where students can develop the skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of their community.
1,272
Total Students
83.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    971 (76.3%)
  • Hispanic
    141 (11.1%)
  • Black
    71 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    68 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    20 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: McMinn County
Phone: (423)745-4142
Website: http://mcminncountyhigh.tn.mch.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
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 9 325
Grade 10 312
Grade 11 334
Grade 12 301
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central High School
McMinn County
583 Students
145 Co Road 461
Englewood, TN 37329 (8.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th