Sequoyah High School (Tennessee)
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| Sequoyah High School | |
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| Location | |
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3128 Hwy 411, Madisonville, Tennessee | |
| Coordinates | 35°32′52″N 84°19′14″W / 35.54789°N 84.32067°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1995 |
| School district | Monroe County Schools |
| Superintendent | Kristi Windsor |
| Principal | Debi Tipton |
| Teaching staff | 50.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 801 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.02[1] |
| Colors | Red, white and gold [2] |
| Mascot | Chiefs[2] |
| Feeder schools | Vonore Middle School, Madisonville Middle School |
| Website | Official website  |
Sequoyah High School is a public high school in Madisonville, Tennessee. The school, a part of Monroe County Schools, was built in 1995 and combined Vonore High School and Madisonville High School. It is named after the Cherokee Indian Sequoyah. It serves grades 9-12 and is one of three high schools in Monroe County.
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Sequoyah High School is recognized as a Bronze School by U.S. News & World Report.[3] The mascot is the Chief and the school colors are red, white, and gold.[4]
John Parham is the current principal of Sequoyah High School. Sequoyah High School has a teaching staff of 60 as well as support staff of about 20.[4]
Academics and testing
| Expected to Enter | Percentage of Graduating Class |
|---|---|
| 4 Year College/University | 25% |
| 2 Year College/Technical School | 20% |
| ACT Section | Average Score |
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| English Score | 17.7 |
| Math Score | 18.2 |
| Group | Number |
|---|---|
| African American | 9 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0 |
| Hispanic/Latin | 76 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Asian | 4 |
| White | 868 |
| Multi-Racial | 19 |
| ELS Students | 20 |
| Total Enrollment 2016-17 | 1040 |
[4] The percentage of students who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged homes is 52.85%.[5]
