Adair County High School

Adair County
526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
791 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
791
Total Students
51.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    681 (86.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    16 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Adair County
Phone: (270)384-2751
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 508
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 9 206
Grade 10 217
Grade 11 174
Grade 12 194
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Adair Learning Academy
Adair County
26 Students
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728 (2.0 miles away)
High School 5th - 12th