Paintsville High School
Encyclopedia
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 2006 was 344 in grades 7 through 12. The average student to teacher ratio in classes at Paintsville High School is 14:1.
, 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.
Paintsville High School has enjoyed success in athletics
throughout the years, including state championships
in basketball and baseball, 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
.
In 2009, Paintsville was ranked as the 3rd district in the state on the ACT exam given to all juniors.
White, not Hispanic: 97%
Black, not Hispanic: <1%
Asian/Pacific Islander: <1%
Hispanic: <1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: <1%
Paintsville, Kentucky
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,132 people, 1,681 households, and 1,079 families residing in the city. The population density was 786.1 people per square mile . There were 1,901 housing units at an average density of 361.7 per square mile...
, Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County, Kentucky
Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1843. As of 2000, the population was 23,445. Its county seat is Paintsville...
and is part of the Paintsville Independent School District
Paintsville Independent School District
The Paintsville Independent School District is a public school district based in Paintsville, Kentucky. The district serves the city of Paintsville.-Board of Education:...
. Its student enrollment as of 2006 was 344 in grades 7 through 12. 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 physiologyPhysiology
Physiology is the science of the function of living systems. This includes how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and bio-molecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in a living system. The highest honor awarded in physiology is the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...
, U.S. History, geography
Geography
Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. A literal translation would be "to describe or write about the Earth". The first person to use the word "geography" was Eratosthenes...
, drawing
Drawing
Drawing is a form of visual art that makes use of any number of drawing instruments to mark a two-dimensional medium. Common instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, markers, styluses, and various metals .An artist who...
, algebra
Algebra
Algebra is the branch of mathematics concerning the study of the rules of operations and relations, and the constructions and concepts arising from them, including terms, polynomials, equations and algebraic structures...
, writing
Writing
Writing is the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols . It is distinguished from illustration, such as cave drawing and painting, and non-symbolic preservation of language via non-textual media, such as magnetic tape audio.Writing most likely...
and moral philosophy. The ninth through twelfth grades studied and even harder curriculum, with subjects such as English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
, physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
, advanced algebra, chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, trigonometry
Trigonometry
Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies triangles and the relationships between their sides and the angles between these sides. Trigonometry defines the trigonometric functions, which describe those relationships and have applicability to cyclical phenomena, such as waves...
, surveying
Surveying
See Also: Public Land Survey SystemSurveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them...
, bookkeeping
Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions. Transactions include sales, purchases, income, receipts and payments by an individual or organization. Bookkeeping is usually performed by a bookkeeper. Bookkeeping should not be confused with accounting. The accounting process is usually...
and mental philosophy
Philosophy of mind
Philosophy of mind is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness and their relationship to the physical body, particularly the brain. The mind-body problem, i.e...
. The student population was only 185 students with four teachers in 1894.
Paintsville High School has enjoyed success in athletics
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
throughout the years, including state championships
Sweet Sixteen (KHSAA State Basketball Championship)
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association boys' and girls' state basketball championships are single elimination tournaments held each March featuring 16 high schools. Colloquially known as the Sweet Sixteen , the tournament takes place over 4 days at Lexington's Rupp Arena for the boys until...
in basketball and baseball, 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
Rear Admiral
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. It is generally regarded as the lowest of the "admiral" ranks, which are also sometimes referred to as "flag officers" or "flag ranks"...
following World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
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.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:White, not Hispanic: 97%
Black, not Hispanic: <1%
Asian/Pacific Islander: <1%
Hispanic: <1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native: <1%
Notable alumni
- John PelphreyJohn PelphreyJohn Leslie Pelphrey is an American college basketball coach and was the 14th head men's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas . After being named Kentucky's "Mr. Basketball" in 1987, he became a star college player at the University of Kentucky. Prior to coaching the Razorbacks, he...
, 1987 Kentucky "Mr. Basketball", former men's head basketball coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks. - J. R. VanHoose, 1998 Kentucky "Mr. Basketball", played collegiate basketball at Marshall UniversityMarshall UniversityMarshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
from 1998-2002. - Landon Slone, formerly played guard for the Kentucky WildcatsKentucky Wildcats men's basketballThe Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
. - Johnnie LeMasterJohnnie LeMasterJohnnie Lee LeMaster is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played for 12 seasons for four teams, including 10 seasons for the San Francisco Giants. He batted and threw right-handed....
longtime shortstop of the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnson County, KentuckyNational Register of Historic Places listings in Johnson County, KentuckyThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnson County, Kentucky.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Johnson County, Kentucky, United States...