James A Cawood High School serves 668 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James A Cawood High School?
668 students attend James A Cawood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of James A Cawood High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James A Cawood High School?
James A Cawood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does James A Cawood High School offer ?
James A Cawood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James A Cawood High School part of?
James A Cawood High School is part of Harlan County School District.
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