Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Calloway County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calloway County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Calloway County High School's student population of 856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calloway County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calloway County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
11%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calloway County High School's ranking?
Calloway County High School is ranked #245 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Calloway County High School often compared to?
Calloway County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murray High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calloway County High School?
The graduation rate of Calloway County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Calloway County High School?
856 students attend Calloway County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Calloway County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calloway County High School?
Calloway County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calloway County High School offer ?
Calloway County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calloway County High School part of?
Calloway County High School is part of Calloway County School District.
School Reviews
4 2/26/2018
Calloway is a good school. Teachers do care about the students, and most students are kind. People love to complain, but at the end of the day Calloway is a good school.
2 10/11/2010
It is very sad that Coach McKeel would say in the Murray paper that Moral victories are for Losers. He evidently doesn't know what a Moral Victory is and obviosly doesn't care. He is the only Loser.
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