Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Heath High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
5%
11%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heath High School?
The graduation rate of Heath High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Heath High School?
531 students attend Heath High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Heath High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heath High School?
Heath High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heath High School offer ?
Heath High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heath High School part of?
Heath High School is part of Mccracken County School District.
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