Carter High School

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Carter High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
210 N Carter School Rd,  Strawberry Plains, TN
Knox County Schools
3.7
3.5
769 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Cheryl Hickman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
46%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
67.2%
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
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
77.8%
Hispanic
10.4%
Black
6.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
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 153 Students
Carson-Newman University 86 Students
East Tennessee State University 83 Students
Pellissippi State Community College 62 Students
Maryville College 34 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 29 Students
Tennessee Technological University 22 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 21 Students
Belmont University 21 Students
University of Kentucky 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Biology 26 Students
Business 25 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Music Teacher Education 17 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Graphic Design 10 Students
Music Performance 10 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 77 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/17/2024
The school overall is a great school they have such a good community. The school is all about empowering each other lifting each other up The school is very welcoming to new students The students are really nice and help you find your way around the school
4.0 Senior
5/7/2024
This has been by far my favorite school I've been to. I enjoy the community and the resources the school provides. I feel like some of the staff members can be very disrespectful to students and that needs to change.
5.0 Alum
4/11/2024
I really enjoyed carter high school, they have really made me feel like I was apart of a school family. Carter high school have the most caring people you will ever meet. Teachers are respectful and they are also patient. The culture at carter high school is Phenomenal from the pep rallies to the football games really have me chills in my heart.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/21/2024
my daughter reported too this school for help about another student posting stuff about her online which is concerned bully and you guys tell her yall dont believe. this school is not okay and needs more help. i suggest shutting this school down its disgusting and very very not okay.
4.0 parent
5/7/2019
After leaving a private school setting for public school, we have been pleased .I think the key to any school is parent involvement. Carter has Honors classes and promotes academics and community as long as the student and parents participate and support. As with anything, you get out of it what you...
4.0 student
8/5/2013
They students are so friendly, and the environment is great. The authority is strong and catches the problems quickly.
5.0 parent
7/17/2011
I work a lot with Knox Co Schools and Carter is one of the greatest. My child goes there and loves it. From Ms Hickman on down they are great.

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Carter High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Strawberry Plains, TN and is served by the Knox County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 769 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Carter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carter Middle School, Rush Strong Elementary School, Carter Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Strawberry Plains has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carter High School.

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