Serving 706 students in grades 9-12, Letcher County Central 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 706 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Letcher County Central 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 Letcher County Central High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Letcher County Central High School's ranking?
Letcher County Central High School is ranked #384 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Letcher County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Letcher County Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Letcher County Central High School?
706 students attend Letcher County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Letcher County Central High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letcher County Central High School?
Letcher County Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Letcher County Central High School offer ?
Letcher County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Letcher County Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 706 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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