Serving 472 students in grades 7-12, Nicholas County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nicholas County High School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nicholas County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicholas County High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
94%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas County High School's ranking?
Nicholas County High School is ranked #730 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nicholas County High School?
The graduation rate of Nicholas County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nicholas County High School?
472 students attend Nicholas County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Nicholas County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nicholas County High School offer ?
Nicholas County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholas County High School part of?
Nicholas County High School is part of Nicholas County School District.
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