Copper Basin High School

Polk County
205 Cougar DR
Copperhill, TN 37317
231 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Copper Basin High School, located in Copperhill, Tennessee, serves as a central educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Polk County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students in the region. The institution focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success by providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities.

The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a supportive environment that reflects the close-knit nature of the Copper Basin area. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, the high school strives to create opportunities for students to excel in athletics, arts, and technical education alongside their traditional studies. Through these efforts, Copper Basin High School aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.
231
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    220 (95.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.2%)
  • Black
    4 (1.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4%)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Polk County
Phone: (423)496-3291
Website: http://www.copperbasinhighschool.com/cbes/index.html
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
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 7 33
Grade 8 41
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 42
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio