Sweetwater High School

Monroe County
414 South High ST
Sweetwater, TN 37874
610 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sweetwater High School is a public secondary school located in Sweetwater, Tennessee, serving as a key part of the Monroe County School District. The school provides a traditional academic environment for students in the region, focusing on core curriculum standards while offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster student development. As a community-centered institution, it plays an essential role in the local educational landscape by preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

The school operates under the oversight of the Monroe County Board of Education, adhering to state guidelines to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. Sweetwater High School remains a focal point for the local community, emphasizing both academic achievement and school spirit as it supports the growth of its diverse student body.
610
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    491 (80.5%)
  • Hispanic
    81 (13.3%)
  • Black
    19 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Monroe County
Phone: (423)337-7881
Website: http://www.monroe.k12.tn.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
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 9 151
Grade 10 165
Grade 11 145
Grade 12 149
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sequoyah High School
Monroe County
766 Students
3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354 (9.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th