Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 68.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 67 | 68 | 68 |
| School achievement score | 65.4 | 64.2 | 65.1 |
| Reading and math | 49.8% | 52.9% | 53.6% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 53.1% | 55.3% | 52.4% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 92.5% | 87.4% | 90.2% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | 93.5% | 92.8% |
| Biology | 52.1% | 49.1% | 44.3% |
| School growth score | 75.1 | 82.1 | 80.4 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
10.714 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 6.928 | 17.503 | 10.714 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
66.67 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 30.02 | 72.35 | 66.67 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 873 | 890 |
| Suspended out of school | 7.1% · 62 | 5.7% · 51 |
| Suspended in school | 22.1% · 193 | 19.7% · 175 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Town, Distant
Enrollment
899 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino19.6%
White69.5%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian1.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370234001008
- District
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 899 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.9
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24