Knox County Career Center
475 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The **Knox County Career Center (KCCC)**, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, serves as a hub for career-technical education, offering a wide array of specialized training programs for both high school students and adult learners. For high school juniors and seniors, the center provides immersive career-tech pathways that allow students to gain industry-recognized credentials and real-world experience in fields ranging from construction trades and culinary arts to healthcare, engineering, and digital media. By blending traditional academic coursework with hands-on vocational training, KCCC prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or provides a strong foundation for continued education at the collegiate level.
Beyond its high school offerings, the institution plays a critical role in the local economy through its Adult Education division. This department offers various professional certification programs, workforce development initiatives, and specialized training tailored to the evolving needs of regional employers. By maintaining strong partnerships with local industries and focusing on practical skill acquisition, the Knox County Career Center functions as a vital resource for the community, helping individuals of all ages develop the technical expertise necessary to achieve career success in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Beyond its high school offerings, the institution plays a critical role in the local economy through its Adult Education division. This department offers various professional certification programs, workforce development initiatives, and specialized training tailored to the evolving needs of regional employers. By maintaining strong partnerships with local industries and focusing on practical skill acquisition, the Knox County Career Center functions as a vital resource for the community, helping individuals of all ages develop the technical expertise necessary to achieve career success in an increasingly competitive landscape.
475
Total Students
67.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 435 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White435 (91.6 %)
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Black17 (3.6 %)
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Hispanic15 (3.2 %)
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Two or More3 (0.6 %)
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American Indian3 (0.6 %)
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Asian2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Career and Technical School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | Yes |
| District: | Knox County JVSD |
| Phone: | (740)397-5820 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 475 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 67.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 212 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 41 |
Grades Taught
Grade 10
47
Grade 11
232
Grade 12
196
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 47 |
| Grade 11 | 232 |
| Grade 12 | 196 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 190 | 40% |
| Male | 285 | 60% |
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