Unaka High School sees its mission as one:

Through a family-like environment that promotes personal responsibility and community awareness, UHS will graduate students who are proficient in math, science, language and written/oral communication, with the ability to problem solve and work in teams. 

"By creating a varied and relevant curriculum in a climate of high expectations, Unaka High School will facilitate a learning environment that enables students to become multifaceted life-long learners."

Our staff believes in:

• Learning

  • The student will learn best when (s)he actively engages in the learning process.
• Instruction
  • The student should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to facilitate varied learning styles.
• Assessment
  • The student will demonstrate his/her understanding of essential knowledge and skills through a variety of assessment vehicles, including but not limited to standardized testing.
• Decision Making
  • Students, teachers, administrators, parents and the community share the responsibility for the advancing of the school's mission.
• Policy
  • Each student has unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual capabilities with intrinsic worth.
  • A safe and physically comfortable environment is conducive to student learning
  • The commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of school life is imperative if Unaka High School is going to enable students to become self-directed life-long learners

Unaka High School 119 Robinson Lane Elizabethton, TN 37643 423-474-4100 Phone 423-474-4108 Fax