Paintsville High School

318 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Paintsville High School, located at 225 2nd St in Paintsville, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the local community and the Paintsville Independent School District. Known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and school spirit, the institution provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Johnson County, often acting as a hub for community gatherings and local pride.

In addition to its academic offerings, Paintsville High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its athletic teams, which frequently compete at a high level within the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA). The school fosters a close-knit environment where students are encouraged to participate in diverse clubs, arts, and leadership activities. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a commitment to personal development, Paintsville High School strives to empower its students to become successful, contributing members of the community.

318

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paintsville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	7
American Indian	1

White
302 (95.0%)
Hispanic
7 (2.2%)
Asian
7 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Paintsville Independent
Phone:	(606)789-2656
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 60

Grade 8 56

Grade 9 63

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 43