White County High School

White County
267 Allen DR
Sparta, TN 38583
1,014 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
White County High School, located in Sparta, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the White County School District. Situated on Allen Drive, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster community engagement and personal development.

As a central hub for the Sparta community, White County High School emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the holistic growth of its student body. The school leverages its official website to maintain transparency with families, offering resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local support and regional educational standards, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
1,014
Total Students
74.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    906 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (3.6%)
  • Black
    30 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    29 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: White County
Phone: (931)836-3214
Website: http://wchs.whitecoschools.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,014
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 74.1
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 9 255
Grade 10 261
Grade 11 246
Grade 12 252
Gender Ratio