Dixie Heights High School is a 6-A high school located at 3010 Dixie Highway in Edgewood, Kentucky, United States, but has a mailing address of Fort Mitchell.
Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, Dixie Heights High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixie Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dixie Heights High School's student population of 1,499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
Red and Grey
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dixie Heights High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixie Heights High School is 0.45, 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
#603 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
73%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colonels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie Heights High School's ranking?
Dixie Heights High School is ranked #603 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Dixie Heights High School often compared to?
Dixie Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lloyd High School, Beechwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dixie Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Dixie Heights High School is 98%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dixie Heights High School?
1,499 students attend Dixie Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dixie Heights High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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