Whitley County High School
School Overview
Whitley County High School is a public school located in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It is a school in Whitley County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,098 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 66 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,098 students are attending Whitley County High School. By gender, there are 545 and 553 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Whitley County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 206 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 203 | 104 | 99 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 206 | 105 | 101 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 66 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Whitley County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 66 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 66 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 549 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,082 Households |
| Population | 21,446 |
| Male | 10,751 |
| Female | 11,100 |
| Child Population | 6,049 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,152 Units |
| Average House Value | $80,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $596 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% |
| Average Household Income | $36,747 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.45% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Whitley County High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 102 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 418 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Whitley County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 102 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 83 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 418 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Whitley County
In Whitley County, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.