Breathitt County High School

669 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Breathitt County High School, located in Jackson, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Breathitt County School District. Situated on Bobcat Lane, the school is deeply integrated into the Appalachian community it serves. As the home of the "Bobcats," the institution emphasizes a blend of academic preparation, vocational training, and extracurricular engagement, striving to equip students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success in both collegiate and workforce environments.

The school is a focal point of community pride, often characterized by a strong emphasis on tradition and local spirit. Beyond its core curriculum, Breathitt County High offers various athletic programs, clubs, and career-readiness initiatives designed to foster a well-rounded student experience. By balancing the challenges of rural education with modern educational standards, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of the local youth and maintaining the cultural and social fabric of the Jackson area.

669

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Breathitt County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	655
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
655 (97.9%)
Hispanic
5 (0.7%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Breathitt County
Phone:	(606)666-7511
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
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 7 107

Grade 8 107

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 119

Ungraded 2