Elizabethton High School

907 Jason Witten Way
Elizabethton, TN 37643

www.ecschools.net/

886 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elizabethton High School, located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Elizabethton City Schools district. Situated on a campus named in honor of its most famous alumnus, NFL Hall of Famer Jason Witten, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It is widely recognized for its robust academic programs, which include extensive Advanced Placement (AP) offerings and a strong focus on college and career readiness, as well as a dedicated faculty committed to student success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Elizabethton High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the school’s identity. The "Fighting Cyclones" are well-known for their competitive athletic programs and successful arts initiatives, which foster school spirit and community engagement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with diverse opportunities for student involvement, the school aims to prepare its students not only for post-secondary education and professional life but also to be active, contributing members of their community.

886

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabethton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	795
Hispanic	37
Black	15
Asian	9
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
795 (89.7%)
Hispanic
37 (4.2%)
Two or More
29 (3.3%)
Black
15 (1.7%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)
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:	Elizabethton
Phone:	(423)547-8015
Website:	http://www.ecschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 9 229

Grade 10 235

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 216