Russell High School in Russell, KY

At a glance

Reported students

615

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.33

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kentucky high enrollment

69th percentile

Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

488

Russell High School: 615 reported students.

State peer staffing position

58th percentile

16:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 662
Teachers (FTE): 141.94
Student–teacher ratio: 4.7:1

What the reported data says about Russell High School

Russell High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Russell. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Russell Independent. NCES reports 615 students for 2024–25.

Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.2%) and multiracial (3.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Russell High School

1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 8.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 39.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White91.2%
Hispanic2%
Black1.1%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

14 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Russell Independent Alternative School

High · Grades 05–12

14 reported students

Russell Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

494 reported students

Russell Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

488 reported students

Russell-McDowell Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

442 reported students

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Public schools near Russell High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Russell Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System	08–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Russell Independent Alternative School High · Russell Independent	05–12	14	under 0.1 mi
Ironton High School High · Ironton City School District	09–12	377	2.1 mi
Raceland-Worthington High School High · Raceland-Worthington Independent	08–12	387	2.7 mi
Fairview High School High · Fairview Independent	07–12	257	2.8 mi
Dawson-Bryant High School High · Dawson-Bryant Local	09–12	272	3.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Russell High School

What grades does Russell High School serve?

Russell High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Russell Independent.

How many students attend Russell High School?

Russell High School reported 615 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 662 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Russell High School?

The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 615 students and 38.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Russell High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Russell High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Russell Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Russell High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

39.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Russell High School in?

Russell High School is part of Russell Independent, based in Flatwoods, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Russell High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Russell Area Technology Center (under 0.1 mi), Russell Independent Alternative School (under 0.1 mi), Ironton High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.