Dixie Heights High School serves 1,476 students in grades 9-12.
Dixie Heights High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixie Heights High School's student population of 1,476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dixie Heights High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Dixie Heights High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
4%
11%
White
80%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie Heights High School's ranking?
Dixie Heights High School is ranked #340 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dixie Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Dixie Heights High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dixie Heights High School?
1,476 students attend Dixie Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dixie Heights High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixie Heights High School?
Dixie Heights High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dixie Heights High School offer ?
Dixie Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixie Heights High School part of?
Dixie Heights High School is part of Kenton County School District.
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