Smoky Mountain High School
School Overview
Smoky Mountain High School is a public school located in Sylva, North Carolina. It is a school in Jackson County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and 58% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 905 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 78 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 905 students are attending Smoky Mountain High School. By gender, there are 480 and 425 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Smoky Mountain High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 127 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 111 | 50 | 61 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 127 | 61 | 66 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 78 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Smoky Mountain High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 85.9% of teachers are certified. 98.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 78 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 67 | 85.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 11 | 14.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 302 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,467 Households |
| Population | 35,852 |
| Male | 19,447 |
| Female | 20,187 |
| Child Population | 8,162 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,610 Units |
| Average House Value | $207,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $737 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $48,202 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.51% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Smoky Mountain High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 56 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 196 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Smoky Mountain High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 196 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jackson County Public Schools
In Jackson County Public Schools, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SYLVA, North Carolina
3 private schools are serving students in SYLVA, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.