Western Hills High School
School Overview
Western Hills High School is a public school located in Frankfort, Kentucky. It is a school in Franklin County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 811 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 47 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 811 students are attending Western Hills High School. By gender, there are 402 and 409 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Western Hills High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 154 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Asian | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 131 | 62 | 69 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 154 | 73 | 81 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 47 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Western Hills High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 47 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 47 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 6.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 8.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 406 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,982 Households |
| Population | 44,175 |
| Male | 22,632 |
| Female | 23,371 |
| Child Population | 11,335 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,781 Units |
| Average House Value | $143,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $778 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $58,119 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.86% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Western Hills High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 166 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 37 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 321 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Western Hills High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 166 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 151 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 37 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 321 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Franklin County
In Franklin County, 16 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in FRANKFORT, Kentucky
4 private schools are serving students in FRANKFORT, Kentucky. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.