Edmonson County High School

Edmonson County
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
546 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Edmonson County High School, located at 220 Wildcat Way in Brownsville, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Edmonson County School District. As the home of the "Wildcats," the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Brownsville, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and school spirit. The school provides a traditional high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Edmonson County High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development through various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens while encouraging students to take pride in their local heritage. Its location in the heart of Edmonson County reflects its commitment to serving the rural population, ensuring that students have access to essential educational resources and opportunities within a dedicated and localized school setting.
546
Total Students
35.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    508 (93.0%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.4%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Edmonson County
Phone: (270)597-2151
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 296
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 9 131
Grade 10 160
Grade 11 131
Grade 12 123
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio