Cumberland County High School

Cumberland County
912 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
290 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Cumberland County High School, located in the rural community of Burkesville, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Cumberland County. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where students are often well-known by their teachers and peers. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the regional workforce.

In addition to its academic offerings, Cumberland County High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement through various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with these social and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who embody school spirit and community pride. For the residents of Burkesville, the high school represents a cornerstone of the county’s commitment to the development and future of its youth.
290
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    265 (91.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.1%)
  • Black
    3 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
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: Cumberland County
Phone: (270)864-3451
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 208
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 62
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio
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