Pulaski Central High School (Closed 2014)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 48%) for the 2011-12 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (11-12)
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
4%
Black
(11-12)2%
11%
White
(11-12)98%
81%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Central High School?
60 students attend Pulaski Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pulaski Central High School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Pulaski Central High School offer ?
Pulaski Central High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pulaski Central High School part of?
Pulaski Central High School is part of Pulaski County School District.
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