Serving 1,701 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tates Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tates Creek High School's student population of 1,701 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tates Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tates Creek High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
27%
11%
White
49%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #730 out of 1,230 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, Henry Clay High School, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tates Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Tates Creek High School is 86%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tates Creek High School?
1,701 students attend Tates Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tates Creek High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tates Creek High School?
Tates Creek High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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