CRITTENDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Crittenden County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Crittenden County school district, located in Marion, KY with about 353 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 23 teachers, Crittenden 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.

Crittenden County High School, located in Marion, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Crittenden County School District. As a small, rural public school, it plays a central role in the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and vocational opportunities, aimed at preparing students for life after graduation.

The school is deeply integrated into the spirit of the small town of Marion, often acting as a hub for community events and regional pride. Despite its modest size, Crittenden County High School is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual student development. By focusing on both traditional classroom instruction and character-building activities, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education, the workforce, or military service.

For more information, contact Crittenden County High School at (270) 965-2248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
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CRITTENDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, KY with about 353 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Crittenden County
Total Students:
353
Teachers:
23
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 353 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CRITTENDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.3%
Two or more races
2.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.