Sequoyah High School

3128 Hwy 411
Madisonville, TN 37354
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, Sequoyah High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than 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 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 873 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sequoyah High School's student population of 873 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
873 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah High School is 0.22, 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)
#787 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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20%
28%
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30-34%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
88%
60%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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81%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Sequoyah High School's ranking?
Sequoyah High School is ranked #787 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sequoyah High School often compared to?
Sequoyah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tellico Plains High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% 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 Sequoyah High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoyah High School is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sequoyah High School?
873 students attend Sequoyah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sequoyah High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah High School?
Sequoyah High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sequoyah High School offer ?
Sequoyah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sequoyah High School part of?
Sequoyah High School is part of Monroe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 873 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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