JACKSON CITY SCHOOL
Jackson City School is a Title I public school that is part of the Jackson Independent school district, located in Jackson, KY with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Jackson City School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 City School, located at 940 Highland Ave in Jackson, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students within the Jackson Independent School District. It maintains a focus on providing a foundational education that prepares its student body for future transitions into high school and beyond, while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and local pride.
The school is known for its role in the small, tight-knit environment of Breathitt County, where it plays a significant part in the daily lives of families in the area. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Jackson City School strives to support diverse learning needs through both classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities. Its presence on Highland Avenue serves as a landmark for the community, reflecting a long-standing commitment to the education and well-being of the youth in Jackson, Kentucky.
For more information, contact Jackson City School at (606) 666-5164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
JACKSON CITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jackson, KY with about 354 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jackson Independent
- Total Students:
- 354
- Teachers:
- 21.82
- 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 354 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON CITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.3%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.