Jackson County High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 647 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 177th out of 224 high schools in KY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3331 Hwy 421 S, Mckee, KY 40447
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jackson County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,549
- Graduation Rate: 71.8%
- Dropout Rate: 2.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.5
- Enrolled Students: 2,365
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 647
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 334 (51.6%)
- Females: 311 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 50 (7.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 453 (70.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 503 (77.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 3 | 0.5% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.3% |
| White | 639 | 98.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 188 | 29.1% |
| 10th Grade | 163 | 25.2% |
| 11th Grade | 133 | 20.6% |
| 12th Grade | 163 | 25.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 21%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:80%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $42,325
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,462 | 18% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,701 | 82% |
Source: KY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Jackson County High School performed on average worse than many other schools across the state on KCCT state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Writing
KCCT - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 40.3% |
| 2009 | 33.9% | 33.9% | 41.2% |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 27.0% | 38.5% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.2% | 53.2% | 61.3% |
| 2009 | 57.8% | 57.8% | 61.8% |
| 2008 | 59.9% | 59.9% | 60.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 31.0% | 41.1% |
| 2009 | 26.7% | 26.7% | 41.2% |
| 2008 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 41.3% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 39.9% |
| 2009 | 35.8% | 35.8% | 40.7% |
| 2008 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 38.4% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.1% | 33.1% | 35.9% |
| 2009 | 28.3% | 28.3% | 35.0% |
| 2008 | 20.9% | 20.9% | 29.7% |
Source: KY Department of Education 2009-2010
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