Copper Basin High School

205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 281 students in grades 7-12, Copper Basin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Copper Basin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Copper Basin High School's student population of 281 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Copper Basin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Basin High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#590 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
28%
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30-34%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
97%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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≥90%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Copper Basin High School's ranking?
Copper Basin High School is ranked #590 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Copper Basin High School often compared to?
Copper Basin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polk County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Copper Basin High School?
The graduation rate of Copper Basin High School is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Copper Basin High School?
281 students attend Copper Basin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Copper Basin High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Basin High School?
Copper Basin High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Copper Basin High School offer ?
Copper Basin High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Copper Basin High School part of?
Copper Basin High School is part of Polk County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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