Copper Basin High School

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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
22
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.65
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
3.65
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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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

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
95.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Hispanic
<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 31 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 26 Students
East Tennessee State University 16 Students
Cleveland State Community College 16 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 15 Students
Maryville College 11 Students
Lee University 11 Students
Tennessee Wesleyan University 10 Students
Vanderbilt University 9 Students
Tennessee Technological 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
Psychology 3 Students
Finance 3 Students
Education 3 Students
Cosmetology 3 Students
Construction Management 3 Students
Botany and Plant Physiology 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 27 Reviews
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.
4.0 Niche User
4/7/2015
The teachers at Copper Basin High School have always been wonderful to me, personally. Not one of them has ever treated me with disrespect, nor have I witnesses any teachers disrespecting any of the other students. They are fair and teach what they genuinely love.
3.0 Niche User
11/10/2014
This school prepared me for the real world as much as any other school would.
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 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Copper Basin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. 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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