Western Hills High School vs. Frankfort High School
Should I attend Western Hills High School or Frankfort 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
Western Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Frankfort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 853 students in grades 9-12, Western Hills 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Frankfort High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
853 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#57 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
259
81
Grade 10 Students
200
79
Grade 11 Students
188
81
Grade 12 Students
203
70
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
79%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
