- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluff City, TN
Sullivan East High School
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470399001630
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan East High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bluff City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 816
- students enrolled
Sullivan East High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan East High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bluff City, TN.
School address
District: Sullivan County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470399001630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Sullivan East High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.8 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 470399001630 · Bluff City, TN High · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ridge High School (1,612 students)
Sullivan East High School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.8 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sullivan East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ridge Hig
West Ridge High School
1,612 students
- This school
Sullivan East High School
816 students
- Sullivan Heigh 630
Sullivan Heights Middle School
630 students
- Holston Elemen 605
Holston Elementary
605 students
- Sullivan Centr 604
Sullivan Central Middle School
604 students
- Sullivan East 586
Sullivan East Middle School
586 students
What this shows Sullivan East High School reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan East High School compares
Sullivan East High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Sullivan East High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Sullivan County reports $11,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Heights Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holston Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan East Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan East High School
How many students attend Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School has 816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluff City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan East High School is 13.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan East High School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan East High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Bluff City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan East High School?
Sullivan East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sullivan East High School rank among public schools in Bluff City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan East High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bluff City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sullivan County?
Besides Sullivan East High School, Sullivan County also operates West Ridge High School (1,612 students), Sullivan Heights Middle School (630 students), and Holston Elementary (605 students). See the Sullivan County district page for the complete list.