Simon Kenton High School vs. Scott High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Simon Kenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Graduation Rate
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Overview
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Simon Kenton 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% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 1,081 students in grades 9-12, Scott High School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,823 students
1,081 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#663 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
517
312
Grade 10 Students
453
267
Grade 11 Students
442
281
Grade 12 Students
405
214
Ungraded Students
6
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
90%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
