Frankfort High School

328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Frankfort High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frankfort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Frankfort High School's student population of 311 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Frankfort High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frankfort High School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#57 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
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55-59%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frankfort High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
17%
11%
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White
68%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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≥90%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frankfort High School's ranking?
Frankfort High School is ranked #57 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Frankfort High School often compared to?
Frankfort High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin County High School, Western Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frankfort High School?
The graduation rate of Frankfort High School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frankfort High School?
311 students attend Frankfort High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Frankfort High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frankfort High School offer ?
Frankfort High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frankfort High School part of?
Frankfort High School is part of Frankfort Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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