Hazard High School serves 262 students in grades 9-12.
Hazard High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Hazard High School's student population of 262 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazard High School is ranked within the top 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 Hazard High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
5%
11%
White
88%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazard High School's ranking?
Hazard High School is ranked #605 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazard High School?
The graduation rate of Hazard High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hazard High School?
262 students attend Hazard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hazard High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazard High School?
Hazard High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hazard High School offer ?
Hazard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazard High School part of?
Hazard High School is part of Hazard Independent School District.
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