Cosby High School

www.cocke.k12.tn.us

343 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cosby High School is a public secondary school located in the mountainous region of Cosby, Tennessee, serving as part of the Cocke County School District. As a rural institution, it plays a central role in the local community, providing educational opportunities for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Cosby High School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused programs. By maintaining a connection to the broader Cocke County school system, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that reflects the values and needs of its rural population. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, the school maintains an official presence through the Cocke County Schools website.

343

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cosby High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	16
Black	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
309 (90.1%)
Hispanic
16 (4.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.8%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Cocke County
Phone:	(423)487-5602
Website:	http://www.cocke.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 9 101

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 71