Rowan County Senior High School is located in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. The enrollment in the 2018–19 school year was 890 students. The mascot is the Viking and the school colors are green and white. Brandy Carver is the current principal.
Serving 1,019 students in grades 9-12, Rowan County Senior 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 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rowan County Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rowan County Senior High School's student population of 1,019 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Rowan County Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rowan County Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowan County Senior High School's ranking?
Rowan County Senior High School is ranked #795 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rowan County Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rowan County Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rowan County Senior High School?
1,019 students attend Rowan County Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rowan County Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rowan County Senior High School?
Rowan County Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rowan County Senior High School offer ?
Rowan County Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rowan County Senior High School part of?
Rowan County Senior High School is part of Rowan County School District.
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