Sequatchie County High School

Summary:

Sequatchie County High School is a public high school located in Dunlap, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 631. The school is part of the Sequatchie County School District, which is ranked 81 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sequatchie County High School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a low of 236 out of 342 Tennessee high schools in 2018-2019 to a high of 103 out of 358 in 2021-2022, before dropping back to 136 out of 374 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on TNReady/EOC assessments is generally above the state average, particularly in Biology I, US History, and Algebra II. However, the school struggles in some areas, such as English I and Algebra I, where proficiency rates are below the state average. Sequatchie County High School also has a wide range of performance among different student subgroups, with male students consistently outperforming female students and Hispanic students performing relatively well compared to their White peers.

When compared to nearby schools, Sequoyah High School and Soddy Daisy High School in the Hamilton County School District outperform Sequatchie County High School in terms of statewide ranking and academic proficiency. However, Sequatchie County High School generally outperforms Bledsoe County High School in the Bledsoe County School District. The lack of racial and ethnic diversity at Sequatchie County High School, which is reflective of the surrounding region, may limit the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 523 Hwy 28
       Dunlap, TN  37327


(423) 949-2154

District: Sequatchie County

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,311 Help


Feeder schools for Sequatchie County High School:

Elementary:    Griffith Elementary
Middle:    Sequatchie County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sequatchie County High School ranks better than 60.2% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sequatchie County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sequatchie County High School is $11,311.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sequatchie County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequatchie County High School 156th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Sequatchie County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sequatchie County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequatchie County 83rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sequatchie County High School

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Rank History for all students at Sequatchie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 53.76 143rd 267 46.4%
2011 60.85 114th 273 58.2%
2012 58.24 139th 269 48.3%
2013 58.17 122nd 285 57.2%
2014 40.44 207th 296 30.1%
2015 49.23 190th 300 36.7%
2016 56.27 137th 351 61.0%
2017 56.50 93rd 273 65.9%
2018 56.30 102nd 341 70.1%
2019 34.03 236th 342 31.0%
2021 46.10 158th 347 54.5%
2022 57.48 103rd 358 71.2%
2023 56.83 128th 384 66.7%
2024 51.73 156th 392 60.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sequatchie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.52 73rd 159 54.1%
2022 39.15 84th 151 44.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequatchie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 59th 308 80.8%
2019 41.14 170th 302 43.7%
2021 55.08 92nd 317 71.0%
2022 59.15 78th 322 75.8%
2023 46.40 153rd 330 53.6%
2024 43.08 179th 337 46.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sequatchie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.98 210th 337 37.7%
2021 46.22 157th 340 53.8%
2022 48.08 159th 350 54.6%
2023 47.50 175th 366 52.2%
2024 38.88 224th 365 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sequatchie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.90 243rd 329 26.1%
2021 42.64 168th 332 49.4%
2022 62.98 87th 349 75.1%
2023 62.97 85th 359 76.3%
2024 58.59 117th 366 68.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sequatchie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.21 126th 153 17.6%
2021 15.83 164th 180 8.9%
2022 47.84 79th 189 58.2%
2023 40.84 106th 202 47.5%
2024 40.38 121st 209 42.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sequatchie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.39 119th 307 61.2%
2019 25.26 258th 301 14.3%
2021 41.19 174th 306 43.1%
2022 49.46 126th 312 59.6%
2023 49.30 140th 325 56.9%
2024 42.12 172nd 326 47.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sequatchie County High School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 16, 2021

Open Quote My son always loved going to school but when he started going to this school that changed. He came home one day and said, "mom, the teachers just don't care about the students at this school".

He has also explained very disturbing incidences such as girls getting groped in packed hallways, bullying, and tons of vaping and drug use. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, August 26, 2012

Open Quote Sequatchie County High School has very useful academic data that refers to various subjects they have very academically advanced teachers and many opportunities to give the students.I for one would have to say this is an above average school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sequatchie County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 582 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1989 542 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 543
1990 494 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1991 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 458 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 488 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1994 498 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 548 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 548 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 569 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 4 575
1998 531 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a -1 532
1999 504 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 505
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 678 678
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 500 500
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 542 542
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 542 542
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 517 517
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 553 553
2006 589 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2007 611 0 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2008 641 1 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2009 662 2 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2010 656 1 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 673
2011 662 3 2 9 5 0 0 0 681
2012 639 2 2 16 4 0 1 0 664
2013 628 2 3 19 1 0 0 0 653
2014 643 3 6 14 3 0 2 0 671
2015 674 1 3 15 1 0 4 0 698
2016 681 3 1 17 0 0 7 0 709
2017 663 3 2 20 1 0 7 0 696
2018 668 2 4 23 1 0 12 0 710
2019 647 2 3 38 1 0 12 0 703
2020 630 1 2 41 1 0 15 0 690
2021 592 0 0 48 2 0 16 0 658
2022 600 3 5 56 2 0 14 0 680
2023 555 3 2 56 3 0 12 0 631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sequatchie County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 29.0 20.1 n/a
1989 543 29.0 18.7 n/a
1990 494 29.0 17.0 n/a
1991 495 22.0 22.5 n/a
1992 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1993 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1994 500 25.0 20.0 n/a
1995 550 32.0 17.2 n/a
1996 550 32.0 17.2 n/a
1997 575 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 678 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 542 n/a n/a n/a
2003 542 n/a n/a n/a
2004 517 n/a n/a n/a
2005 553 n/a n/a n/a
2006 597 31.9 18.7 n/a
2007 629 38.3 16.4 40.2
2008 654 44.0 14.9 42.5
2009 680 38.0 17.9 44.6
2010 673 41.0 16.4 55.4
2011 681 41.2 16.5 59.5
2012 664 37.9 17.5 59.8
2013 653 41.5 15.7 61.9
2014 671 40.0 16.7 62.3
2015 698 41.0 17.0 63.9
2016 709 43.0 16.4 99.9
2017 696 44.1 15.7 n/a
2018 710 41.0 17.3 n/a
2019 703 41.0 17.1 n/a
2020 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
2021 658 46.0 14.3 n/a
2022 680 43.9 15.4 n/a
2023 631 46.5 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sequatchie County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 583 29.0 20.1 n/a
1989 543 29.0 18.7 n/a
1990 494 29.0 17.0 n/a
1991 495 22.0 22.5 n/a
1992 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1993 488 25.0 19.5 n/a
1994 500 25.0 20.0 n/a
1995 550 32.0 17.2 n/a
1996 550 32.0 17.2 n/a
1997 575 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 678 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 542 n/a n/a n/a
2003 542 n/a n/a n/a
2004 517 n/a n/a n/a
2005 553 n/a n/a n/a
2006 597 31.9 18.7 n/a
2007 629 38.3 16.4 40.2
2008 654 44.0 14.9 42.5
2009 680 38.0 17.9 44.6
2010 673 41.0 16.4 55.4
2011 681 41.2 16.5 59.5
2012 664 37.9 17.5 59.8
2013 653 41.5 15.7 61.9
2014 671 40.0 16.7 62.3
2015 698 41.0 17.0 63.9
2016 709 43.0 16.4 99.9
2017 696 44.1 15.7 n/a
2018 710 41.0 17.3 n/a
2019 703 41.0 17.1 n/a
2020 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
2021 658 46.0 14.3 n/a
2022 680 43.9 15.4 n/a
2023 631 46.5 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sequatchie County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $410 (5.1%) $7,138 (88.5%) $8,068
2020 $408 (5.1%) $7,048 (88.7%) $7,944
2021 $967 (10.4%) $7,840 (84.1%) $9,318
2022 $1,366 (13.5%) $8,180 (80.7%) $10,133
2023 $1,625 (14.4%) $9,008 (79.6%) $11,311

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequatchie County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 342 High schoolsRanks 128th of 384 High schools
 35.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Sequatchie County High School)1819
 1%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Sequatchie County)1819
 1%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Sequatchie County High School)22.927.5
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Sequatchie County)22.927.5
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade English II (Sequatchie County High School)36.150
 13.9%
   10th Grade English II (Sequatchie County)36.150
 13.9%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Sequatchie County High School)26.430.2
 3.8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Sequatchie County)26.430.2
 3.8%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Sequatchie County High School)8.819.8
 11%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Sequatchie County)8.819.8
 11%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
11th Grade US History (Sequatchie County High School)23.840
 16.2%
   11th Grade US History (Sequatchie County)23.840
 16.2%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
12th Grade US History (Sequatchie County High School)2523.1
 1.9%
   12th Grade US History (Sequatchie County)2523.1
 1.9%
   12th Grade US History (Tennessee)27.835.4
 7.6%
All Grades Algebra I (Sequatchie County High School)17.117.8
 0.7%
   All Grades Algebra I (Sequatchie County)17.117.8
 0.7%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Sequatchie County High School)8.338.1
 29.8%
   All Grades Algebra II (Sequatchie County)8.338.1
 29.8%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (Sequatchie County High School)23.539.4
 15.9%
   All Grades US History (Sequatchie County)23.539.4
 15.9%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Sequatchie County High School)22.927.8
 4.9%
   All Grades English I (Sequatchie County)22.927.8
 4.9%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Sequatchie County High School)34.350.6
 16.3%
   All Grades English II (Sequatchie County)34.350.6
 16.3%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Sequatchie County High School)24.429.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Sequatchie County)24.429.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students703631
 10.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic3856
 47.4%
Pacific Islander00
White647555
 14.2%
Two or More Races1212


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sequatchie County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Sequatchie County High School.

Students at Sequatchie County High School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Sequatchie County High School ranks 156th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Sequatchie County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Griffith Elementary
Middle : Sequatchie County Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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