West Carter County High School
School Overview
West Carter County High School is a public school located in Olive Hill, Kentucky. It is a school in Carter County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 558 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 33 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 558 students are attending West Carter County High School. By gender, there are 315 and 243 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Carter County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 95 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 53 | 41 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 95 | 53 | 42 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 33 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Carter County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 33 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 9.1% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 279 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,606 Households |
| Population | 26,435 |
| Male | 13,345 |
| Female | 13,814 |
| Child Population | 8,716 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,503 Units |
| Average House Value | $95,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $579 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.80% |
| Average Household Income | $34,736 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Carter County High School offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 74 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 241 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Carter County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 241 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Carter County
In Carter County, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.