Simon Kenton High School vs. Scott High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Simon Kenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Scott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,893 students
1,017 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#524 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
10%
Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
485
267
Grade 10 Students
503
277
Grade 11 Students
444
226
Grade 12 Students
452
247
Ungraded Students
9
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
88%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%