JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Jackson County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jackson County school district, located in McKee, KY with about 610 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 40 teachers, Jackson 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.
Jackson County High School, located in McKee, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Jackson County. Situated at 560 Educational Mt. Drive, the school functions as a focal point for the community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.
As a rural Kentucky high school, the institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student body. Through its commitment to academic growth and local engagement, Jackson County High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills and character traits necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors while remaining connected to the traditions and values of the Appalachian region.
For more information, contact Jackson County High School at (606) 287-7155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
McKee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in McKee, KY with about 610 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jackson County
- Total Students:
- 610
- Teachers:
- 40.4
- 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
* 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 610 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.