Serving 407 students in grades 9-12, Betsy Layne High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Betsy Layne High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betsy Layne High School is 0.06, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School?
The graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Betsy Layne High School?
407 students attend Betsy Layne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Betsy Layne High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Layne High School?
Betsy Layne High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Betsy Layne High School offer ?
Betsy Layne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Betsy Layne High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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