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Sullivan East High School

4180 Weaver PIKE, Bluff City, TN 37618 · (423) 354-1900 · Sullivan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL816 STUDENTS
Enrollment
816
High
DISTRICT 1,214 · STATE 754
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
207
Grade 10
209
Grade 11
221
Grade 12
179
Student demographics
White
75993%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
415%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 21%
Asian
40%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
111%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
41050%
Female
40650%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
37.7%
TN avg 40.9% . +9.6pp since 2022
Math
21.8%
TN avg 39.3% . +10.0pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
816
-60 (-7%) vs 2017
% White
93%
was 97%
% Hispanic
5%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sullivan East High School

Sullivan East High School is one of the average-sized senior highs in Bluff City, Tennessee, one of the schools within Sullivan County, with 816 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12.

Sullivan County runs 15 schools in total, collectively educating 7,878 students. Sullivan East High School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Sullivan East High School lists that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school shows 5% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Sullivan County as a whole.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Sullivan County put the typical household earns roughly $58,807 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Sullivan County's 37 public schools (combined enrollment of about 19,066 students), Sullivan East High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Sullivan East Middle School, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Sullivan East High School's enrollment has edged down 7% since 2018, when it stood at 876 (now 816). Over the same period, the Hispanic share grew from 1% to 5%.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Sullivan East High School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Sullivan County at a glance

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Population
160,624
Census ACS
Median income
$58,807
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
19,066 students

Quick facts

School name
Sullivan East High School
District
Sullivan County
Address
4180 Weaver PIKE, Bluff City, TN 37618
Phone
(423) 354-1900
County
Sullivan County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
816
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
470399001630
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Sullivan County
Other schools in Bluff City
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Sullivan East High School
How large is Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School enrolls approximately 816 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sullivan East High School serve?
Sullivan East High School serves grades 09-12.
How diverse is Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School reports a student body of 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School is overseen by Sullivan County in Sullivan County.
What county does Sullivan East High School serve?
Sullivan East High School serves Sullivan County in TN.
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