What grades does Sullivan East High School serve?

Sullivan East High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Bluff City area.

Where is Sullivan East High School located?

Sullivan East High School is a rural school in Bluff City, TN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan East High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan East High School is 13.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Bluff City, TN?

Schools in Bluff City include Sullivan East High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Bluff City area.

TNHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Sullivan East High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Bluff City, Tennessee|Sullivan County

Bluff City, TN 37618

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

827

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Sullivan County

Phone

(423)354-1900

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

97%

Chronic Absenteeism

22.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

6 courses offered

61 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

117 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

207 test takers

Athletics

21 sports, 34 teams

348 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1

Near average in TN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

870

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,468

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,671

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,085

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 40%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$237,690

+0.5% 1yr+47.2% 5yr

Kingsport, TN metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.2%

Unemployment rate

9.3%

Uninsured residents

10.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

1,434

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,328

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

463 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

287 (22%)

Speech/Language Impairment

238 (18%)

Autism

132 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

54 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

21 (2%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

816

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sullivan East High School

Sullivan East High School has a total enrollment of 827 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Bluff City, TN.