Russell High School
Tel:
(606)836-9658
- Russell High School serves 629 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Russell High School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 629 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Russell High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Russell High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #238 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russell Independent School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Russell High School is Ironton High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Russell Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Russell Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Russell Russell Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.0 miles
705 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606)836-1256 0.0 n/a n/a - Russell Russell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 551 students
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707 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606)836-8135 0.0 6-8 551 - Russell Russell Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 581 students
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710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
(606)836-0007 0.0 PK-2 581 - Flatwoods Russell-mcdowell Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 514 students
0.5 miles
1900 Long Street
Flatwoods, KY 41139
(606)836-8186 0.5 3-5 514 - Ironton Ironton High School Grades: 9-12 | 397 students
1.9 miles
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740)532-3911 1.9 9-12 397
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