Pulaski County High School vs. Southwestern High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pulaski County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Southwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,199 students in grades 9-12, Pulaski County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 1,287 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,199 students
1,287 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#414 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Graduation Rate
95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
308
349
Grade 10 Students
301
307
Grade 11 Students
306
342
Grade 12 Students
279
284
Ungraded Students
5
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
91%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%