Tates Creek High School is a public school in Lexington, Kentucky. The school is one of six high schools in the Fayette County Public Schools district.
Serving 1,723 students in grades 9-12, Tates Creek 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 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,723 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tates Creek High School serves the southern part of Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone are about 5-10 minutes away, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school from the nearest zone edge, reaching a maximum distance of 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tates Creek High School's student population of 1,723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,723 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Tates Creek 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 Tates Creek High School is 0.71, 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
#859 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
29%
11%
White
41%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tates Creek High School's ranking?
Tates Creek High School is ranked #859 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Tates Creek High School often compared to?
Tates Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lafayette High School, Henry Clay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tates Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Tates Creek High School is 91%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tates Creek High School?
1,723 students attend Tates Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Tates Creek High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tates Creek High School?
Tates Creek High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tates Creek High School offer ?
Tates Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tates Creek High School part of?
Tates Creek High School is part of Fayette County School District.
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