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Gatlinburg Pittman High School

Public | 9-12 | 601 students

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Posted November 15, 2011

great program for college bound kids, wonderfull teachers with an eye for the students who are matriculating through the school.system. we are a military family who just moved here and our daughter has been in many school around the states. She loves GP and we plan on staying until she graduates so she wont have to change schools again.Most of the people we have met have said its the best school to send our daughter,,....they're the locals. they should know!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2010

I am the parent of an over achiever and an under achiever. The staff at Gatlinburg Pittman is to be commended on how they handled both very different students. My under acheiver got her diploma because GP took the time to let her know she could do it when she had given up on herself. For my honor roll student, they are there to offer support, guidance and excellent classes. With a ACT of 30, he will be going to college, hopefully, with a full ride. I have been very happy with this great high school. I would highly suggest any Sevier County resident to send their child there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2009

Coming from G.P., I have had a head start over some of my fellow college students. Gatlinburg offers some of the best teachers that public schools could hope to have. Also, Gatlinburg's staff helped me earn over $120,000 in scholarship money. This enabled me to attend Maryville College which is a very prestigeous school. In terms of neighboring high schools, Gatlinburg offers one of the best teacher to student ratios and the teachers go out of their ways in order to help students fullfill their academic potentials. The sports programs are top notch and offer competitive varsity positions instead of political like some neighboring schools. Definetely one of the best high schools in the state.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 29, 2008

Oustanding school! We have had one child graduate from G.P. and another is a freshman. The faculty truly care about the success of the student and give the students every opportunity to succeed! The counselors are the best I have ever seen. Fantastic! They assited our oldest in receiving a full four year academic scholarship worth over $100,000. Our second child is also in honors classes and an athlete. Do they get special treatment? I don't think so but I do believe the students who can balance both the academics and the athletic side of school are pretty well rounded kids. Not the case with every student but I do believe a majority. Go G.P.!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2008

Gatlinburg-Pittman is an excellent academic institution. I would highly recommend it to any student who is interested.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 12, 2007

No question about it, this school is outstanding. Political? No. It is a competitive place in a healthy way. Many times, parents who have problems with their children, will grasp at straws and blame the system for the difficulties that children face. It's amazing how 'political' problems seem to follow some children. Great school, one of the best in the state---and it starts at the top.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2007

the staff seem to really care about the kids and their education thats a good thing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2005

I agree with the parent who said there are big political distinctions. This is a problem that is county wide. This school does work very hard at getting the kids academic scholarships. Not all who attend or teach are merit scholars by a long shot. (Maybe some people actually believe this delusion) Some of the kids attending GP appear to be snooty. Some are down to earth. I found it to be a better school if one is athletically inclined. I should know, I went there.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 9, 2005

Gatlinburg Pittman is one of, if not,the best High Schools in the county. They stress academics and in fact have many top students in the county coming to GP just because of their academic programs. They have led the county and state in the number of National Merit Scholars they produce. As in any school the student only gets out what they put put in, but at GP if a student wishes to excel the opportunity is there. I have had two children attend GP and I would not hesitate to send them there again. They both did well in academics and in athletics and the school supported them in both.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2005

GP is one of the better schools in the county school system, however, none county wide are up to par. There are a few teachers here that excel. There are a few that obviously need to get out of the field or retire completely. Problems seem to stem from the inactive and unresponsive Board of Education and school administrators. There is a smaller environment in this school. Big political distinctions. Problems that occur are not always handled, as the environment is dysfunctional. It is like a big elephant in your living room causing havoc and destruction, yet no one talks about it. Athletes are given preferential treatment. Priorities seem to be in the wrong place. Kids who have grown up here find it to be quite normal. Those who have been elsewhere seem to have more objectivity. Slow to be progressive, but better than any other high school in the system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2005

Although some of the teachers were excellent, my child had several classes in which he did nothing at all. Athletics are definitely valued more than academics. The principal seemed more concerned with no ruffling political feathers than he was with carrying out discipline. I transferred my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2004

gatlinburg pittman is a very good high school. It one of the best high schools in the area. They have very well academics and sports teams including the soccer team. If you are looking for a well rounded school this is it.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
69%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
63%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
31%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
12%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
47%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

155 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
0%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students77%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students75%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students81%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students11%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students68%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students36%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students72%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities42%

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanic46%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 68%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 25%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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150 Proffitt Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-5637

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