Tennessee Online Public School

233 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) is a tuition-free, state-certified public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Tennessee. Operating as a fully virtual institution, the school provides an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom by delivering curriculum entirely online. This model is designed to offer flexibility for students who may require a non-traditional schedule, those who thrive in independent learning environments, or families seeking a customizable approach to education that can be managed from home.

Academically, Tennessee Online Public School follows state-approved curriculum standards, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for graduation and beyond. The program is facilitated by state-licensed teachers who provide instruction, support, and guidance through a virtual learning platform. By blending remote accessibility with structured academic requirements, TOPS aims to provide a high-quality educational experience that meets the needs of diverse learners throughout Tennessee, regardless of their geographic location.

233

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tennessee Online Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	9
Black	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
205 (88.0%)
Hispanic
9 (3.9%)
Black
9 (3.9%)
Two or More
9 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bristol
Phone:	(423)652-9209
Website:	http://tops.education
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
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 6 8

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 16

Grade 9 34

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 65