Russell High School (Kentucky)

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Russell High School
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Russell High School (Kentucky)
709 Red Devil Lane

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41169

United States
Coordinates 38°30′43″N82°42′20″W / 38.5119°N 82.7056°W / 38.5119; -82.7056
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Type Public high school
Established1962
School districtRussell Independent School District
NCES School ID210513001272
PrincipalDavid Caniff
Head of schoolM. Sean Horne, Superintendent
Teaching staff38.33 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment664 (2018-19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.32 [1]
Color(s)   
Team nameRed Devils
Website www.russellind.kyschools.us

Russell High School is a public high school located in Russell, Kentucky, near Flatwoods.

The school was built in 1962 in Flatwoods/Kenwood (the area was later annexed by the city of Russell), and is located nearby Russell Middle School (built in 1969). [2] Its school mascot is the Red Devils. Notable alumni include Billy Ray Cyrus (class of 1979). [3] [4]

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