- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sweetwater, TN
Sweetwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470300001199
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Sweetwater · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 610
- students enrolled
Sweetwater High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, TN.
School address
District: Monroe County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470300001199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Sweetwater High School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470300001199 · Sweetwater, TN High · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoyah High School (766 students)
Sweetwater High School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Sweetwater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
766 students
- This school
Sweetwater High School
610 students
- Madisonville P
Madisonville Primary
529 students
- Madisonville I
Madisonville Intermediate School
475 students
- Tellico Plains
Tellico Plains High School
435 students
- Madisonville M
Madisonville Middle School
430 students
What this shows Sweetwater High School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetwater High School compares
Sweetwater 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$12,029
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Sweetwater High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $12,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweetwater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tellico Plains High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madisonville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweetwater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater High School
How many students attend Sweetwater High School?
Sweetwater High School has 610 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sweetwater, TN. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater High School is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater High School?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Sweetwater, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater High School?
Sweetwater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sweetwater High School rank among public schools in Sweetwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sweetwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides Sweetwater High School, Monroe County also operates Sequoyah High School (766 students), Madisonville Primary (529 students), and Madisonville Intermediate School (475 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.