Nicholas County High School
Tel:
(859) 289-3780
- Nicholas County High School serves 487 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Nicholas County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Nicholas County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nicholas County High School's student population of 487 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Nicholas County High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Nicholas County High School is 0.13, which is less 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 | #731 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 93% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.40 |
| ||
| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nicholas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nicholas County High School is Paris High School (13.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paris Middle School (13.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nicholas County Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlisle Nicholas County Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 621 students
0.0 miles
133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785 0.0 PK-6 621 - Ewing Ewing Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 315 students
12.2 miles
5651 Elizaville Rd.
Ewing, KY 41039
(606) 267-2601 12.2 PK-6 315 - North Middletown North Middletown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 143 students
12.4 miles
301 College Street
North Middletown, KY 40357
(859) 987-2052 12.4 K-5 143 - Paris Cane Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 495 students
12.8 miles
8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106 12.8 K-5 495 - Paris Paris High School Grades: 9-12 | 198 students
13.8 miles
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168 13.8 9-12 198
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about whether or not public school students are prepared to enter into the "real world" upon graduation, and how schools are changing their curriculum to meet changing economic needs.
Many school districts are hiking up the price of school lunches this year. We’ll take a look at some of the reasons for the trend, including the child nutritional bill that President Obama signed into law last year.
There is no denying that being a public school teacher has its challenges, but some are more apparent than others. Keep reading to learn about the top ten challenges facing public school teachers this year.
