Spencer County High School
School Overview
Spencer County High School is a public school located in Taylorsville, Kentucky. It is a school in Spencer County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 60% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 914 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 51 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 914 students are attending Spencer County High School. By gender, there are 470 and 444 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Spencer County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 220 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 210 | 103 | 107 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 220 | 105 | 115 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 51 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Spencer County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 51 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 51 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 9.8% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 457 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,763 Households |
| Population | 18,557 |
| Male | 9,449 |
| Female | 9,231 |
| Child Population | 5,222 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,273 Units |
| Average House Value | $213,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $649 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $80,166 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.21% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Spencer County High School offers 20 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 205 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 326 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Spencer County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 20 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 205 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 63 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 180 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 326 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Spencer County
In Spencer County, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.