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Shelby County High School

1701 Frankfort Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065

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Tel: (502) 633-2344

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Shelby County High School serves 982 students in grades 9-12.

Shelby County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 982 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shelby County High School's student population of 982 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

982 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Shelby County High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Shelby County High School by grade.

School Rankings

Shelby County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Shelby County High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#1069 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Shelby County High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shelby County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

42%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shelby County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Shelby County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

19%

Black

11%

White

69%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Shelby County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Shelby County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90%

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shelby County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Shelby County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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 46% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% 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 equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Shelby County High School?

982 students attend Shelby County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Shelby County High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 982 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education