Russell County High School

Russell County
2166 S Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
832 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Russell County High School, located in Russell Springs, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Russell County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing both college and career readiness, the school aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Beyond its core curriculum, Russell County High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The institution supports a diverse range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which play a vital role in building character, leadership, and teamwork among its students. Through a combination of dedicated faculty support and a focus on holistic student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for successful transitions into post-secondary education or the professional workforce.
832
Total Students
53.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    702 (84.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    101 (12.1 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Russell County
Phone: (270)866-3341
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 529
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 9 237
Grade 10 210
Grade 11 199
Grade 12 185
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
2330 Highway 127 South
Russell Springs, KY 42642 (0.2 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th