COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the JACKSON school district, located in COTTONDALE, FL with about 475 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Cottondale, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Jackson County School District. As a small-town public school, it provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 6–12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school fosters a tight-knit community environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and character development, while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to engage a diverse student body.
Beyond its core curriculum, COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL is deeply integrated into the local Cottondale community, often serving as a hub for local events and school spirit. The administration and faculty strive to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to excel in their studies while navigating the challenges of adolescence. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that the community remains informed about academic calendars, extracurricular schedules, and institutional policies.
For more information, contact COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 482-9821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COTTONDALE, FL 32431-3321
(850) 482-9821
http://chs.jcsb.org
COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COTTONDALE, FL with about 475 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JACKSON
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Black or African American
- 17.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.