Paducah Tilghman High School
School Overview
Paducah Tilghman High School is a public school located in Paducah, Kentucky. It is a school in Paducah Independent 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 805 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 53 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 805 students are attending Paducah Tilghman High School. By gender, there are 397 and 408 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Paducah Tilghman High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 152 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| White | 116 | 50 | 66 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 152 | 66 | 86 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 53 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Paducah Tilghman High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 96.2% of teachers are certified. 75.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 53 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 51 | 96.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 3.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 11.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 13.2% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 403 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,948 Households |
| Population | 18,909 |
| Male | 9,441 |
| Female | 10,542 |
| Child Population | 4,727 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,862 Units |
| Average House Value | $97,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $632 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $37,100 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.42% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Paducah Tilghman High School offers 37 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 224 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 301 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Paducah Tilghman High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 37 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 224 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 55 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 207 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 301 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Paducah Independent
In Paducah Independent, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PADUCAH, Kentucky
2 private schools are serving students in PADUCAH, Kentucky. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.