Sullivan North High School is a public high school for grades 9–12. It is one of four high schools operated by the Sullivan County school system. It is located in the western end of Sullivan County, Tennessee and lies within the corporate limits of the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. The school opened in August 1980. It encompasses over five acres under one roof on approximately 27 acres fronting John B. Dennis Bypass. According to the 2007 state report card, Sullivan North High School has been rated as a safe school. The school has a student body of approximately 600 students. The principal is Brent Palmer.CurriculumSullivan North implements a modified block schedule with four 80 to 60-minute periods and a 45-minute "Skinny Period" class a day.Sullivan North offers a variety of "Accelerated," AP, and Technical/Vocational courses:Accelerated courses offered include: Algebra I Biology English I, II, & III Geometry Advanced Placement courses offered include: Biology Calculus Chemistry English Physics US History Technical/Vocational courses offered include: CAD I & II Carpentry I & II Welding Clinical's Culinary Arts I & II Criminal Justice +Note: Sullivan North participates in the Jumpstart program with Northeast State Community College. This program allows seniors to take classes for both high school and college credit in the areas of English IV and Humanities/Public Speaking.
