Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Belfry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Belfry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfry High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Belfry High School is ranked #999 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belfry High School?
The graduation rate of Belfry High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belfry High School?
531 students attend Belfry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Belfry High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belfry High School?
Belfry High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belfry High School offer ?
Belfry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belfry High School part of?
I graduated from Belfry in 1974. It was a fantastic school then and has only improved over the years. I only wish my kids and grandkids lived in that ara so they could get a great educaqtion from those halls just like I did.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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