Paris High School serves 221 students in grades 9-12.
Paris 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Paris High School's student population of 221 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Paris High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Paris High School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1109 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
16%
8%

Black
19%
11%

White
53%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 Paris High School's ranking?
Paris High School is ranked #1109 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Paris High School often compared to?
Paris High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bourbon County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paris High School?
The graduation rate of Paris High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paris High School?
221 students attend Paris High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Paris High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paris High School?
Paris High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paris High School offer ?
Paris High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paris High School part of?
Paris High School is part of Paris Independent School District.
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