Whitney Young High School (Closed 2014)

Whitney Young High School serves 55 students in grades 11-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 64%).
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
55 students
This chart display total students of Whitney Young High School by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Whitney Young High School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(09-10)
<50%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Whitney Young High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitney Young High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
78%
11%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Whitney Young High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
18%
74%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Whitney Young High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whitney Young High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Whitney Young High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
96%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitney Young High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whitney Young High School?
55 students attend Whitney Young High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Whitney Young High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Whitney Young High School offer ?
Whitney Young High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Whitney Young High School part of?
Whitney Young High School is part of Eminence Independent School District.

Recent Articles

Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle
Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle
A possible school bus strike in New York City may leave more than 150,000 students scrambling for a ride to school.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.