Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Bracken 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bracken County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 199.2 square miles in Brooksville, KY. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bracken County High School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bracken County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bracken County High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Polar Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bracken County High School's ranking?
Bracken County High School is ranked #952 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bracken County High School often compared to?
Bracken County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bracken County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bracken County High School?
The graduation rate of Bracken County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Bracken County High School?
377 students attend Bracken County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bracken County High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bracken County High School?
Bracken County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bracken County High School offer ?
Bracken County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bracken County High School part of?
Bracken County High School is part of Bracken County School District.
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