COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSON
2680 LEVY ST
COTTONDALE, FL 32431
402 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
402
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    299 (74.4 %)
  • Black
    51 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (8.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: JACKSON
Phone: (850)482-9821
Website: http://chs.jcsb.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 177
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 63
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 53
Grade 9 55
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio