Caverna High School is a small public high school located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, United States. Built in 1950, the school is operated by the Caverna Independent Schools, one of only a handful of school districts in Kentucky that are known to operate across county lines.
Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Caverna 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caverna High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Caverna High School's student population of 213 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1837
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Caverna High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caverna High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
14%
11%
White
67%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caverna High School's ranking?
Caverna High School is ranked #830 out of 1,267 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caverna High School?
The graduation rate of Caverna High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Caverna High School?
213 students attend Caverna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Caverna High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caverna High School?
Caverna High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Caverna High School offer ?
Caverna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Caverna High School part of?
Caverna High School is part of Caverna Independent School District.
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