Williamstown Senior High School
Tel:
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown Senior High School serves 227 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Williamstown Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Williamstown Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Williamstown Senior High School's student population of 227 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 227 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Williamstown Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Williamstown Senior High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #461 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.40 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamstown Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Williamstown Senior High School is Grant County High School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Williamstown Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Williamstown Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamstown Williamstown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 349 students
0.5 miles
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760 0.5 K-5 349 - Williamstown Williamstown Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 205 students
0.5 miles
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421 0.5 6-8 205 - Williamstown Williamstown Preschool Headstart Grades: PK | 115 students
0.5 miles
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174 0.5 PK 115 - Dry Ridge Dry Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 483 students
2.3 miles
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484 2.3 PK-5 483 - Dry Ridge Grant County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 864 students
2.3 miles
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161 2.3 6-8 864
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