Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
School Overview
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School is a public school located in Dawson Spgs, Kentucky. It is a school in Dawson Springs Independent School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 311 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 20 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 311 students are attending Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School. By gender, there are 156 and 155 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 83 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 80 | 34 | 46 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 83 | 34 | 49 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 20 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 20 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 20 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,224 Households |
| Population | 2,554 |
| Male | 1,104 |
| Female | 1,568 |
| Child Population | 680 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,422 Units |
| Average House Value | $62,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $560 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $25,221 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.02% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 37 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 73 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 6 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 73 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dawson Springs Independent
In Dawson Springs Independent, 2 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.