Crittenden County High School

Crittenden County
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
381 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Crittenden County High School, located in Marion, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Crittenden County School District. As a small, rural public school, it plays a central role in the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and vocational opportunities, aimed at preparing students for life after graduation.

The school is deeply integrated into the spirit of the small town of Marion, often acting as a hub for community events and regional pride. Despite its modest size, Crittenden County High School is committed to providing a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual student development. By focusing on both traditional classroom instruction and character-building activities, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education, the workforce, or military service.
381
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    359 (94.2%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.8%)
  • Black
    5 (1.3%)
  • 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: Crittenden County
Phone: (270)965-2248
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 9 100
Grade 10 85
Grade 11 105
Grade 12 91
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pathway Academy High School
Crittenden County
0 Students
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064 (0.0 miles away)
High School 10th - 12th