East Knox Junior/Senior High School

www.ekschools.org

369 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

East Knox Junior/Senior High School, located in Howard, Ohio, serves as the consolidated secondary education hub for the East Knox Local School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, elective opportunities, and career-readiness programs. As a community-centered institution, the school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student involvement in both extracurricular activities and academic growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, East Knox Junior/Senior High School is deeply integrated into the rural community of Knox County. The school maintains a commitment to fostering school spirit and character development through various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. By utilizing its website as a primary communication tool, the district keeps families informed about important updates, school events, and administrative resources, ensuring a collaborative partnership between the school, its students, and the local community.

369

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Knox Junior/Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	2
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
343 (93.0%)
Two or More
13 (3.5%)
Black
8 (2.2%)
Hispanic
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Knox Local
Phone:	(740)599-7000
Website:	http://www.ekschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 68

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 67

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 43