Serving 316 students in grades 9-12, Lee County 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
6%
Black
(15-16)n/a
11%
White
(15-16)100%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee County High School?
The graduation rate of Lee County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lee County High School?
316 students attend Lee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lee County High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee County High School?
Lee County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lee County High School offer ?
Lee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee County High School part of?
Lee County High School is part of Lee County School District.
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