Russell High School

668 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Russell High School, located at 709 Red Devil Lane in Russell, Kentucky, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Russell Independent School District. Often recognized by its mascot, the Red Devils, the school has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and high performance within the state of Kentucky. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations that foster a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Russell community. It is known for maintaining high standards in both its instructional programs and its athletic departments, frequently ranking among the top schools in the region. By balancing traditional classroom learning with opportunities for leadership and personal growth, Russell High School strives to cultivate a productive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while representing the "Red Devil" tradition.

668

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	605
Hispanic	14
Black	7
Asian	10
Two or More	32

White
605 (90.6 %)
Two or More
32 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)

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:	Russell Independent
Phone:	(606)836-9658
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 172

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 165

Grade 12 169

Ungraded 3