Paintsville High School

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Paintsville High School
Paintsville High School HR.jpg
Address
225 Second Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
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Information
Type Public high school
Established 1889
School district Paintsville Independent Schools
Principal Chuck McClure
Faculty 36 (as of 2007)
Grades 7-12
Enrollment 218[1] (2013-14)
Campus Small town
Color(s) Blue █ and White █
Mascot Tigers
Feeder schools Paintsville Elementary School
Information +1 (606) 789-2656
Website School website

Paintsville High School is a secondary-level school located in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky and is part of the Paintsville Independent School District. Its student enrollment as of 2013-14 school year was 218 in grades 7 through 12.[1] The average student to teacher ratio in classes at Paintsville High School is 14:1.

History

The Paintsville Independent School system was organized in 1889 originally as the Paintsville Free Graded School, and in 1892, the first building of Paintsville High School was built. It was ravaged by fire shortly thereafter, and was rebuilt. The early curriculum at Paintsville High was formidable. Eighth grade students studied subjects including physiology, U.S. History, geography, drawing, algebra, writing and moral philosophy. The ninth through twelfth grades studied and even harder curriculum, with subjects such as English, physics, advanced algebra, chemistry, trigonometry, surveying, bookkeeping and mental philosophy. The student population was only 185 students with four teachers in 1894.[2]

Paintsville High School has enjoyed success in athletics throughout the years, including state championships in basketball[3] and baseball,[4] though it is known more for its successes in academia.

By the late 1920s, some graduates of Paintsville High School had received doctorates in disciplines including education, chemistry, medicine and physics. Military academies accepted graduates as well, some of whom attained field grade officer ranks, and one of whom made the rank of rear admiral following World War II.[2]

Recent test scores

Since 2003, Paintsville High School has exceeded the state averages in all subjects tested, for all grades tested (ninth grade is not tested) on the Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT). Since 2003, Paintsville High School has surpassed the national averages on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) exam, in all subjects.[5] In 2009, Paintsville was ranked as the 3rd district in the state on the ACT exam given to all juniors.

Student diversity

The percentages of student diversity of Paintsville High School are:[6]

White, not Hispanic: 98%
Black, not Hispanic: <1%
Asian/Pacific Islander: <1%
Hispanic: <1%

Awards

2009 Bronze Medal - America's Best High Schools by US News[7]

Notable alumni

See also

References

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