Sullivan East High School

Sullivan East High School is a 9th–12th grade public high school located in Bluff City, Tennessee, United States.

Sullivan East High School
Address
4180 Weaver Pike

Bluff City
,
Tennessee
37618

United States
Coordinates36°30′20″N 82°12′32″W
Information
TypePublic high school
Founded1968
School districtSullivan County Schools
SuperintendentDavid Cox
PrincipalAndy Hare
Teaching staff64.79 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12[1]
Enrollment878 (2020–21)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.55[1]
Color(s)  Red,   White, and   Blue
Athletics conferenceThree Rivers Conference
NicknamePatriots
Websitewww.sullivank12.net/ehs/

History

The school opened after the consolidation of Bluff City High School, Mary Hughes High School, and Holston Valley High School.

In October 2002, Sullivan East High School was forced to temporarily close its doors for about six weeks and underwent $600,000 worth of repairs when some students became ill and several classrooms tested positive for black mold. The cause was later determined to be poorly insulated cold water piping. Classes were held in the skyboxes at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway until the necessary repairs were completed.[2]

In January 2020, Bluff City Middle School, Mary Hughes Middle School, and Holston Valley Middle School consolidated to form Sullivan East Middle School. Upon completion the eighth grade East Middle students enroll at Sullivan East High School.

Notable alumni
  • Nick Hill, professional baseball player[3]
  • Pamela L. Reeves, Federal Judge[4]
  • Hunter Stratton, professional baseball player[5]

Notes
  1. "Sullivan East High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  2. Ross Jr., Bobby (November 25, 2002). "Mold found in schools causes health, financial problems". The St. Augustine Record. Associated Press. Archived from the original on December 25, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  3. Hayes, Tim (January 17, 2014). "Hill's Mariners invite 'an opportunity' for Sullivan East grad". HeraldCourier.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  4. Shea, James (March 5, 2014). "Virginia Native named to federal bench in Tennessee". HeraldCourier. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  5. Sports Desk, BHC (March 19, 2022). "Locals in Spring Training: Hunter Stratton Makes Spring Debut with Pirates". HeraldCourier.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.


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