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Bracken County High School

350 W Miami St
Brooksville, KY 41004

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Tel: (606) 735-3153

www.bracken.k12.ky.us

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Bracken County High School serves 364 students in grades 9-12.

Bracken County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than 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 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bracken County High School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

364 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bracken County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bracken County High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#1013 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

Black

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11%

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White

94%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.43

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bracken County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bracken County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bracken County High School?

The graduation rate of Bracken County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Bracken County High School?

364 students attend Bracken County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Bracken County High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bracken County High School?

Bracken County High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education