Russell Junior-Senior High

Russell County
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
328 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Russell High School, located at 565 State Street in Russell, Kansas, serves as a central educational hub for the community within the USD 407 school district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student development through a variety of core curriculum offerings and extracurricular activities. By focusing on both traditional classroom instruction and personal growth, the institution aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.

As part of the wider USD 407 district, the high school benefits from a focused administrative approach dedicated to maintaining educational standards and community engagement. The school’s digital presence at http://www.usd407.org serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to access district news, school calendars, and information regarding faculty and student services. Through this platform, Russell High maintains transparency and consistent communication, ensuring that the local community remains closely connected to the school's ongoing activities and academic initiatives.
328
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    282 (86.0%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (6.7%)
  • Two or More
    22 (6.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Russell County
Phone: (785)483-5631
Website: http://www.usd407.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 53
Grade 10 52
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio