Russell High School in Russell, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Russell High School is a suburban public school in Russell, Kentucky that is part of Russell Independent School District. It serves 609 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.5:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

609 Students

37 Teachers

709 Red Devil Ln

Russell, KY 41169 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Russell High School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Russell High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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