Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Sweetwater High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater High School's student population of 559 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweetwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
80%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater High School's ranking?
Sweetwater High School is ranked #912 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sweetwater High School often compared to?
Sweetwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah High School, Tellico Plains High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweetwater High School?
The graduation rate of Sweetwater High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sweetwater High School?
559 students attend Sweetwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sweetwater High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater High School?
Sweetwater High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater High School offer ?
Sweetwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sweetwater High School part of?
Sweetwater High School is part of Monroe County School District.
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