Jackson City School

Jackson Independent
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
349 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
349
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    342 (98.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jackson Independent
Phone: (606)666-5164
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 218
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 14
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 26
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio