William Blount High School

williamblount.blountk12.org

1,478 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William Blount High School, located in Maryville, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the Blount County school district. Known for its mascot, the Governors, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to engage in rigorous coursework while balancing their studies with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, William Blount High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by an active athletic program, performing arts initiatives, and numerous student-led clubs. These activities are integral to the "Govs" identity, promoting school spirit, leadership, and community involvement. By blending traditional academic standards with diverse co-curricular experiences, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.

1,478

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Blount High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,275
Hispanic	122
Black	24
Asian	9
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
1,275 (86.3%)
Hispanic
122 (8.3%)
Two or More
45 (3.0%)
Black
24 (1.6%)
Asian
9 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (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:	No
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(865)984-5500
Website:	http://williamblount.blountk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 399

Grade 10 360

Grade 11 377

Grade 12 342