Shelby County High School is a public high school in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Shelby County 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 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelby County High School serves the eastern part of Shelbyville, KY, covering an area of approximately 203.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7.5 miles, while the furthest edge is located up to 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelby County High School's student population of 1,003 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,003 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelby County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby County High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Saddlebreds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelby County High School's ranking?
Shelby County High School is ranked #1007 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shelby County High School often compared to?
Shelby County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha Layne Collins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelby County High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby County High School is 90%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Shelby County High School?
1,003 students attend Shelby County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shelby County High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby County High School?
Shelby County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelby County High School offer ?
Shelby County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelby County High School part of?
Shelby County High School is part of Shelby County School District.
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