School Profile
WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
199 Pioneer Lane
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone:931-668-5858
Fax: 931-668-5801
ACT-CEEB CODE: 431-367
EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL
Christopher Hobbs
ACADEMY PRINCIPALS
Jacob Dunn
Anna Geesling
Phillip King Anthony Lippe
Penny Shockley
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Whitney Britton
Kari Burnett
Keri Carlson Stacy Smith Marisa Young
AYERS COLLEGE COUNSELORS
Vanessa Farris
Dr. Katrina Haley Victoria Meeks
Grace Young
MINORITY-COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS LIASON
Leah Simpson
School Description
Warren County High School is a public four-year high school enrolling 1790 students in
grades 9 through 12. WCHS has 420 seniors in the Class of 2024. The district is
economically challenged yet rich in its commitment to providing opportunities for
Warren County youth. The district consists of five K-8 elementary schools, three K-5
schools and one 6-8 middle school. Warren County High School is the only public high
school in the county; a small number of high school students attend the Warren County
Connect Virtual High School. The student body is 71% Caucasian, 21% Hispanic, 6%
Black and 2% Other. 75.9% of WCHS students are classified as economically
disadvantaged.
Community
Warren County is located in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau in Middle
Tennessee; the county has a total area of 434 square miles. The county lies along
the Eastern Highland Rim and has a population of 40,953 people. Warren County
is classified at “At Risk” by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Warren
County is a very rural county with agriculture being a primary industry.
The Academic Program
Designed to motivate and challenge all students, the academic program at Warren
County High School is driven by equity and the highest possible learning expectations
for students. Our proficiency-based learning and graduation policies ensure that all
students leave as well educated, carrier driven, successful citizens with high
expectations.
During their high school career, students have access to a wide range of learning
experiences, including advanced placement courses, dual-enrollment opportunities at
local colleges, statewide and local dual credit courses, and a plethora of CTE courses.
All learning experiences are academically rigorous and intended to prepare students
for success in college, career, and citizenship.
Highlights of the Academic Program:
● Students take rigorous courses in English, mathematics, science, and social
studies throughout their four years of high school.
● Dual-enrollment (early college) courses are available to all students
● Internships/Work Based Learning Experiences are available to all students
through established school-community partnerships with local businesses and
organizations.
● Advanced Placement courses in English Language and Composition, English
Literature and Composition, Statistics, Calculus, American History, United
States Government and Politics, Macroeconomics, Chemistry, and Biology, are
open to all tenth through twelfth grade students.
● Project-based learning is embedded throughout the curriculum, and most
courses engage students.
● All students participate in the Ayers Foundation Trust college-career advising
program that includes 1-1 advising and visits to local college campuses.
WEIGHTED GPA
A weighted GPA is also calculated on each student and included on transcripts using
the following grading scale:
GRADING SCALE
| Numerical Average | Regular Course | Honors Courses | EPSO Courses |
| A9 0-100 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| B 80-89 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| C 70-79 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| D 60-69 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| F 0-59 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
HOPE LOTTERY/UNWEIGHTED GPA
Warren County High School also provides an unweighted 4.0 GPA.
CLASS RANK
Due to the nature of students' ability to enroll in Honors/NIC/EPSO classes, we do not
rank students numerically. Instead, we use individual unweighted GPAs to recognize
students using a Latin Honor System.
LATIN HONORS SYSTEM
Students are recognized according to the Latin Honor System based on their
cumulative weighted GPA; for Latin Honors, students must have a 21 ACT Composite
as well specific course requirements in addition to set GPAs to graduate with Latin
Honors.
ACT SCORE INFORMATION
ACT MEAN COMPOSITE: 18.43
22.8% of Class has a 21 or higher
POST SECONDARYENROLLMENT
55.5% TOTAL
23.1% University (4 Year College)
24.5% Community College
8.9% Technical College
1% Military
44.4% Workforce/Other
* THEC enrollment data from 2022
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE OFFERINGS:
22 total credits
4 English
4 Math including Algebra I and II and Geometry
3 Science including Biology and Chemistry
3 Social Studies including World History, US History, Economics/American Government
1 Lifetime Wellness
.5 PE or Sport (sports may not be denoted on transcripts)
.5 Personal Finance
2 Foreign Language
1 Fine Art
3 Program of Study Electives in a Focused Area
COURSE LEVELS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Regular: Average high school level course that fulfills graduation requirements
Honors (H): Courses that are more academically demanding and taught at a faster pace
EPSO COURSES
National Industry Certification (NIC)
Dual Credit (DC) 2 Types
● State Dual Credit (SDC)
● Local Dual Credit (LDC)
Dual Enrollment (DE)
DE Partners:
● Motlow State Community
College
● Tennessee College of Applied Technology @McMinnville
Advanced Placement (AP)
SNAPSHOT OF THE WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
COURSE OFFERINGS