ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Adair County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Adair County school district, located in Columbia, KY with about 813 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, Adair County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Adair County High School, located in Columbia, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Adair County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. With a focus on cultivating both academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment rooted in the community spirit of the "Indians."

Beyond core academics, Adair County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and career-technical education opportunities. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with practical skill-building, the school aims to foster a culture of excellence and leadership among its student body. As a central hub for youth in the region, the school strives to maintain strong community ties while continuously adapting its curriculum to meet the evolving demands of the 21st-century landscape.

For more information, contact Adair County High School at (270) 384-2751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
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ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, KY with about 813 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Adair County
Total Students:
813
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 813 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
0.1%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.