Paducah Tilghman High School

2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003

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Tel: (270) 444-5650

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Paducah Tilghman High School serves 842 students in grades 9-12.

Paducah Tilghman 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 bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paducah Tilghman High School's student population of 842 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

842 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Paducah Tilghman High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Paducah Tilghman High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#980 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

46%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

56%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

36%

11%

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White

46%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.43

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Graduation Rate

88%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paducah Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Paducah Tilghman High School often compared to?

Paducah Tilghman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccracken County High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Paducah Tilghman High School?

The graduation rate of Paducah Tilghman High School is 88%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Paducah Tilghman High School?

842 students attend Paducah Tilghman High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Paducah Tilghman High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Paducah Tilghman High School?

Paducah Tilghman High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Paducah Tilghman High School offer ?

Paducah Tilghman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Paducah Tilghman High School part of?

Paducah Tilghman High School is part of Paducah Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education