Simon Kenton High School

11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Simon Kenton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Simon Kenton High School's student population of 1,823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,823 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Simon Kenton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Simon Kenton High School is 0.19, which is less 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)
#339 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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40%
30%
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44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Simon Kenton High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simon Kenton High School's ranking?
Simon Kenton High School is ranked #339 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Simon Kenton High School often compared to?
Simon Kenton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simon Kenton High School?
The graduation rate of Simon Kenton High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Simon Kenton High School?
1,823 students attend Simon Kenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Simon Kenton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simon Kenton High School?
Simon Kenton High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Simon Kenton High School offer ?
Simon Kenton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Simon Kenton High School part of?
Simon Kenton High School is part of Kenton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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