Jefferson Co High School

115 W Dumplin Valley RD
Dandridge, TN 37725

1,965 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson County High School, located in Dandridge, Tennessee, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Jefferson County School District. Situated in the heart of East Tennessee, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is designed to support a wide range of academic interests, offering a standard college-preparatory curriculum alongside various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, which are intended to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Jefferson County High School is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a robust athletic program and a variety of extracurricular activities, including student organizations, fine arts programs, and academic clubs. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, school spirit, and community involvement. As a central hub for the youth of Dandridge and the surrounding county, the institution is dedicated to developing well-rounded citizens equipped with the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.

1,965

Total Students

123.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Co High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,588
Hispanic	258
Black	30
Asian	12
Two or More	69
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,588 (80.8%)
Hispanic
258 (13.1%)
Two or More
69 (3.5%)
Black
30 (1.5%)
Asian
12 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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:	Yes
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(865)397-3182
Website:	http://jchs.jc-tn.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 9 522

Grade 10 490

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 450