Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School

Dawson Springs Independent
317 Eli St
Dawson Spgs, KY 42408
289 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School, located in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary education institution for its community. As a combined junior and senior high school, it provides a unified academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is a central pillar of the local district, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standard curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community-focused initiatives.

In recent years, the school and the surrounding community have garnered significant national attention due to their resilience following the catastrophic December 2021 tornadoes that devastated much of the town. The school has served as a symbol of hope and recovery, with students, faculty, and administrators working closely to maintain educational continuity and foster a supportive environment during the rebuilding process. The institution remains deeply committed to the well-being of its student body, emphasizing perseverance and community strength as core values of the school culture.
289
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    271 (93.8%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.5%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Dawson Springs Independent
Phone: (270)797-2957
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 6 45
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 47
Grade 9 46
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio