White County High School

White County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
267 Allen Dr,  Sparta, TN
White County School District
3.9
1.0
1,067 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Grant Swallows
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
610
Verbal
660
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
57.2%
State Average
56.3%
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
285:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
89.8%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Tennessee Technological University 292 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 141 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 99 Students
East Tennessee State University 64 Students
Motlow State Community College 57 Students
Volunteer State Community College 55 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 53 Students
Vanderbilt University 45 Students
Belmont University 45 Students
Tennessee State University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 49 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Business 39 Students
Biology 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Education 17 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Veterinary Sciences 14 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 14 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 174 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/16/2024
I have loved my time at White County High School. I have had many great teachers and we have alot of rescources available. I really like the oppurtunity we have to earn up to 2 years of college dual enrollment credits.
4.0 Alum
7/24/2020
White County is a very Ag and education major so any other major is underrated in this school. However, most of the staff is great and will help at any cost.
5.0 Senior
11/27/2019
I love the atmosphere of White County High School. The involvement of the study body, faculty, and staff creates memories students will never forget. The only thing I would change about White County High School is more AP classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 2 Reviews
1.0 student
1/26/2022
The school has roaches (kids post pictures on social media), they have hardly any soap in the dispensers. No stalls in the boys bathroom. Basically no locks on girls stalls in bathroom. I would really like to know where the tax money is going? Some food served to students was out of date. Milk froze...
1.0 student
4/8/2013
Also I am not writing this because I am sore about the experience, but simply because I do not want others to have the same low budget education I was stuck with, I've finally gotten my life back on track with much hard work and perseverance. But I am still behind and have much catching up to do esp...

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White County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sparta, TN, in the Sparta neighborhood, and is served by the White County School District in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 1,067 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. White County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $265,099. Discover additional schools in the area, like Golden Mountain Academy, Faith Trinity Academy, Sylvan Learning Center #1026, and more. Learn more about what Sparta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near White County High School.

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