- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Breathitt County High School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 210069000129 · Jackson, KY Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 14.2:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebastian Elementary School (393 students)
Breathitt County High School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Breathitt County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Breathitt County High School
669 students
- Sebastian Elem
Sebastian Elementary School
393 students
- Marie Roberts- 231
Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School
231 students
- Highland-Turne 184
Highland-Turner Elementary School
184 students
- Breathitt Regi 36
Breathitt Regional School
36 students
- Breathitt Coun 18
Breathitt County Day Treatment
18 students
What this shows Breathitt County High School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breathitt County High School compares
Breathitt County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Breathitt County reports $15,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.