Henry Clay High School
Tel:
(859) 381-3423
- Henry Clay High School serves 2,219 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Henry Clay 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Henry Clay High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Henry Clay High School's student population of 2,219 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,219 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 123 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Henry Clay High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Henry Clay High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #472 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 20% | 10% |
| White | 60% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Henry Clay High School is Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 658 students
0.5 miles
2101 St. Mathilda Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3273 0.5 PK-5 658 - Lexington Eastside Technical Center Vocational School
1.2 miles
2208 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3740 1.2 n/a n/a - Lexington Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 233 students
1.2 miles
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040 1.2 6-12 233 - Lexington Cassidy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 728 students
1.4 miles
1125 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3018 1.4 K-5 728 - Lexington Morton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 716 students
1.4 miles
1225 Tates Creek Pk
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3533 1.4 6-8 716
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