Serving 781 students in grades 9-12, Elizabethtown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabethtown High School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabethtown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabethtown High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
11%
11%
White
66%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabethtown High School's ranking?
Elizabethtown High School is ranked #372 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Elizabethtown High School often compared to?
Elizabethtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Hardin High School, John Hardin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabethtown High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabethtown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elizabethtown High School?
781 students attend Elizabethtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Elizabethtown High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabethtown High School?
Elizabethtown High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown High School offer ?
Elizabethtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabethtown High School part of?
Elizabethtown High School is part of Elizabethtown Independent School District.
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