Fern Creek High School vs. Eastern High School
Should I attend Fern Creek High School or Eastern High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Fern Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,728 students in grades 9-12, Fern Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,037 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,728 students
2,037 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
111 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#297 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
469
557
Grade 10 Students
452
496
Grade 11 Students
399
528
Grade 12 Students
402
452
Ungraded Students
6
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
39%
21%
% White
34%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
