Perry County Central High School
School Overview
Perry County Central High School is a public school located in Hazard, Kentucky. It is a school in Perry County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, about 27% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 870 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 57 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 870 students are attending Perry County Central High School. By gender, there are 453 and 417 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Perry County Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 161 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 159 | 75 | 84 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 161 | 75 | 86 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 57 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Perry County Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 93.0% of teachers are certified. 78.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 57 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 53 | 93.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 14.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 7.0% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 435 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,086 Households |
| Population | 21,405 |
| Male | 10,939 |
| Female | 11,077 |
| Child Population | 5,666 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,341 Units |
| Average House Value | $71,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $655 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.90% |
| Average Household Income | $33,805 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Perry County Central High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 4 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 327 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Perry County Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 327 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Perry County
In Perry County, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.