Copper Basin High School

Copper Basin High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
205 Cougar Dr,  Copperhill, TN
Polk County School District
3.3
3.0
281 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jared Bigham
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

English
48.7%
State Average
56.3%
Math
28.8%
State Average
32.2%
Science
38.4%
State Average
37%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
97.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 29 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 28 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 16 Students
East Tennessee State University 15 Students
Cleveland State Community College 14 Students
Lee University 13 Students
Maryville College 12 Students
Vanderbilt University 9 Students
Tennessee Technological University 7 Students
Tennessee Wesleyan University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Education 3 Students
Construction Management 3 Students
Chemistry 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Computer Engineering Technician 2 Students
Botany and Plant Physiology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 29 Reviews
5.0 Junior
6/2/2021
It's a great school. The staff and teachers are very helpful. They make sure that all the students are college ready. They push the students to do their best.
3.0 Alum
1/7/2020
Liked the small class size but the academics could have been more challenging to better prepare me for college.
5.0 Alum
7/10/2018
it was a really good school. the staff is the best support staff around. the school needs help with funding tho and doesn't have too much opportunity for the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/12/2015
Current principal and vice principal are completely un-equipped to handle their job. They seem to have no clue how to lead. Two suicides in the last few months of the previous school year...both caused by bullying. This happened in a school with only 350 students. Both have been guilty of bullying,...
4.0 parent
4/22/2011
My children went to CBHS and all 3 of them have turned out fine with good grades and good community support they received! The kids were in lots of activities and have become well rounded young adults! I am from this area and we locals know our children do not get the advanced college courses that c...
4.0 student
9/6/2007

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Copper Basin High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Copperhill, TN and is served by the Polk County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Copper Basin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Light House Christian Academy, Advent Home Learning Center, The Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Copperhill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Copper Basin High School.

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