Enrollment
669
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, KY
Breathitt County High School
Federal NCES profile for Breathitt County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210069000129
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breathitt County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Breathitt County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breathitt County High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY.
School address
District: Breathitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210069000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breathitt County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breathitt County High School
Breathitt County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Kentucky, enrolling 669 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #369, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 669 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 216 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 669 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Sebastian Elementary School (393 students): Breathitt County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.1:1).
Breathitt County also operates Sebastian Elementary School (393 students) and Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School (231 students) alongside Breathitt County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Breathitt County High School compares
Breathitt County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Breathitt County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breathitt County, which includes Breathitt County High School.
$14,367
Per student
+9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Breathitt County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland-Turner Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Breathitt Regional School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breathitt County Day Treatment | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breathitt County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sebastian Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson City School
Standard public school
371 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Breathitt Regional School
Alternative education program
36 students 18:1 students per teacher
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
18 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Breathitt County High School
How many students attend Breathitt County High School?
Breathitt County High School has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breathitt County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breathitt County High School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breathitt County High School?
68.0% of students at Breathitt County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breathitt County High School?
The largest demographic group at Breathitt County High School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breathitt County High School?
Breathitt County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Breathitt County High School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Breathitt County High School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Breathitt County High School a good school?
Breathitt County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Breathitt County?
Besides Breathitt County High School, Breathitt County also operates Sebastian Elementary School (393 students), Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School (231 students), and Highland-Turner Elementary School (184 students). See the Breathitt County district page for the complete list.
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