The only public high school in Winchester, Kentucky, George Rogers Clark High School opened in the fall of 1963, consolidating Clark County High School and Winchester High School, locally referred to as county high and city high respectively. In 2011 construction began on a new building.
Serving 1,578 students in grades 9-12, George Rogers Clark 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 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 1,578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Rogers Clark High School's student population of 1,578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Rogers Clark 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 George Rogers Clark High School is 0.38, 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
#683 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
78%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
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: Cardinals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Rogers Clark High School's ranking?
George Rogers Clark High School is ranked #683 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are George Rogers Clark High School often compared to?
George Rogers Clark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark County Area Technology Center, Montgomery County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Rogers Clark High School?
The graduation rate of George Rogers Clark High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend George Rogers Clark High School?
1,578 students attend George Rogers Clark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of George Rogers Clark High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Rogers Clark High School?
George Rogers Clark High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Rogers Clark High School offer ?
George Rogers Clark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George Rogers Clark High School part of?
George Rogers Clark High School is part of Clark County School District.
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