Knox Central High School
School Overview
Knox Central High School is a public school located in Barbourville, Kentucky. It is a school in Knox County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 830 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 43 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 830 students are attending Knox Central High School. By gender, there are 444 and 386 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Knox Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 219 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| White | 206 | 101 | 105 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 219 | 110 | 109 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 43 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Knox Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 43 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 43 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 11.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 415 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,522 Households |
| Population | 27,213 |
| Male | 13,438 |
| Female | 13,937 |
| Child Population | 8,175 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,860 Units |
| Average House Value | $86,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $543 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.20% |
| Average Household Income | $28,838 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.77% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Knox Central High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 117 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 281 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Knox Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 117 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 96 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 281 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Knox County
In Knox County, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.