Scott High School vs. Simon Kenton High School
Should you attend Scott High School or Simon Kenton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Scott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Simon Kenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Scott High School ranks in the top 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 is 36% (which is lower 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 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 1,893 students in grades 9-12, Simon Kenton 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,017 students
1,893 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#425 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
13%
Graduation Rate
92%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
267
485
Grade 10 Students
277
503
Grade 11 Students
226
444
Grade 12 Students
247
452
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
82%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%