William Blount High School, located in Blount County, Tennessee, and named after the former Governor of the Southwest Territory and signer of the United States Constitution, opened its doors in 1979. Located on approximately 150 sprawling acres in East Tennessee, the school has a student population of approximately 1900.

The school is home to 107 highly-qualified teachers. All teachers assigned to William Blount High School are highly qualified according to No Child Left Behind (NCLB) guidelines. Parents have the right to check the licensing qualifications of teachers by visiting this website. We have 6 administrators, including 1 admin/athletic director, 4 counselors, a psychologist, and two nurses. 32% of the faculty hold bachelor degrees, 50% hold masters degrees, and 18% hold education specialists degrees.

William Blount has a football stadium that holds more than 5,000 fans. We have a freshman academy, three indoor basketball courts, eight tennis courts, two libraries, nine computer labs, and much more.  

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ALERT: Important information for parents and students:

• William Blount hosted an open house on September 8, 2011. To view Mr. Clark's presentation to parents, click here.
• Please click here to read the Back-to-School Newsletter (Microsoft Word). Click here for our latest newsletter.
• Please click here to access the Blount County Research Guide (Microsoft Word)
• Students can sign up for 1010 forms in SAO (Student Affairs Office). They can be picked up on FRIDAY in SAO
• Parking permits are sold on FRIDAY
• Information about BLUE HOLDS can be found with Ms. Lane in Guidance
• The best way to contact a teacher is through e-mail. Email addresses can be found at www.blountk12.org

Vision Statement

William Blount High School graduates will be self-disciplined learners able to tackle the challenges of college, the workforce, and life in general while considering the rights and needs of others in the global community.

WBHS Learning Expectations for Students

The faculty and staff of William Blount High School have set high expectations for student learners. Regardless of the subject area, our students should demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of subject matter
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Proficiency in applicable skills
• Responsible citizenship