Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School

High Supplemental Virtual Dawson Spgs, KY Grades 06–12 Rural: Distant Madisonville, KY SchoolScore™ C (69.2)
  • 289 Students
  • 21.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (270)797-2957 Phone
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Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School
Dawson Spgs, KY 42408
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ C (69.2)
289
Students
21.5
Teachers
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
(270)797-2957
Phone

Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is a public school administered by the Dawson Springs Independent district in Dawson Spgs, KENTUCKY, providing education at the High level for students in grades 06–12.

Key statistics: 289 students enrolled; a 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Kentucky High School Average
Enrollment
289.0
State avg: 564.0
▼ 49% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.45:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 20% better
Free Lunch %
62.3%
State avg: 58.3%
▲ 7% worse
School Details
School Name
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School
NCESSCH ID
210150002203
State School ID
KY-054146000-054146018
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
317 Eli St
City
Dawson Spgs
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
42408
County
Hopkins County
Metro Area
Madisonville, KY
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2101
State Leg. Upper
21004
State Leg. Lower
21004
Latitude
37.1672
Longitude
-87.68745
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Ungraded
👥
289
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 180 62.3%
Not Applicable 157 54.3%
District Info
District Name
Dawson Springs Independent
LEAID
2101500
State LEA ID
KY-054146000
Phone
(270)797-3811
Website
http://www.dawsonsprings.kyschools.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Dawson Springs
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$9,996K
Federal Revenue
$2,163K
State Revenue
$6,497K
Local Revenue
$1,336K
Total Expenditure
$10,609K
Instruction Exp.
$4,465K
Support Services
$2,746K
Other Current Exp.
$538K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School

1
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0 mi
2
Dawson Springs Elementary
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0 mi
3
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4
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11.5 mi
5
Caldwell County Elementary School
Princeton · Elementary
11.6 mi
6
Caldwell County High School
Princeton · High
11.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
289 students are enrolled at Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School have?
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School has 21.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School serve?
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School serves grades 06 through 12.
Is Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School a charter school?
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School located in?
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is located in the Madisonville, KY metropolitan area.
What school district does Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School belong to?
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is part of the Dawson Springs Independent school district.
How much does Dawson Springs Independent spend per student?
The Dawson Springs Independent district spends approximately $36,709,343 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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