Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, William Cofield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Cofield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
William Cofield High School's student population of 58 students has grown by 114% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of William Cofield High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
7%
11%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Cofield High School?
The graduation rate of William Cofield High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend William Cofield High School?
58 students attend William Cofield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of William Cofield High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Cofield High School?
William Cofield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Cofield High School offer ?
William Cofield High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Cofield High School part of?
William Cofield High School is part of Franklin County School District.
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