Serving 1,990 students in grades 9-12, Henry Clay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,990 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Henry Clay 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 Henry Clay High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry Clay High School?
The graduation rate of Henry Clay High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Henry Clay High School?
1,990 students attend Henry Clay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Henry Clay High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Clay High School?
Henry Clay High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry Clay High School offer ?
Henry Clay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Clay High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,990 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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