Heath High School (Closed 2014)

4330 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Heath High School serves 531 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
531 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(12-13)
30-34%
42%
(12-13)
60-64%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
2%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
1%
10%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
11%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
89%
71%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.21

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(12-13)
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heath High School?
The graduation rate of Heath High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Heath High School?
531 students attend Heath High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Heath High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heath High School?
Heath High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heath High School offer ?
Heath High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heath High School part of?
Heath High School is part of Mccracken County School District.

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