What grades does Central High School serve?

Central High School is a High school serving students in Knoxville, TN. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Central High School located?

Central High School is located at Knoxville, TN in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?

Central High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What schools are in Knoxville, TN?

Knoxville, TN is served by the local school district. Central High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Central High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Knoxville, Tennessee|Knox County

Knoxville, TN 37918

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

First Day for TeachersStaff Day

School-based In-Service Day

Aug

Tue

Systemwide In-Service DayStaff Day

PreK-12

Aug

Wed

Administrative DayStaff Day

Teacher Work Day

Aug

Thu

Administrative DayStaff Day

Teacher Work Day

Aug

Mon

First Day for StudentsEvent

Half-Day for students

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,296

Student:Teacher

15.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Knox County

Phone

(865)689-1400

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

77%

Chronic Absenteeism

33.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

18 courses offered

235 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

86 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

533 test takers

Athletics

15 sports, 22 teams

282 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1

Near average in TN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,282

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

89.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,187

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,512

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,574

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 35%Local 52%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.8%

Unemployment rate

7.9%

Uninsured residents

7.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

9,307

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

8,682

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

3,029 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

1,692 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,294 (15%)

Autism

1,157 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

447 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

363 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,265

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

First Day for Teachers

Staff Day

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Systemwide In-Service Day

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Administrative Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed)	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Half-Day for Students	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Systemwide In-Service Day Pre-K-12 (Student Holiday)	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Half-Day for Students	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays Knox County Schools Closed	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Half-Day for Students End Second 9-weeks Grading Period; End First Semester	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed)	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Half-Day for Students	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Systemwide In-Service Day Student Holiday	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Half-Day for Students	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Holiday Knox County Schools Closed	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Holiday Knox County Schools Closed	Holiday	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Systemwide In-Service Day School-based (PreK-12) (Student Holiday)	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day for Students Half-Day; End Fourth 9-weeks Grading Period; End Second Semester	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Administrative Day Teacher Work Day – Last Day for Teachers	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday (Knox County Schools Closed)	Holiday	—