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Paducah Tilghman High School

2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 878 students in grades 9-12, Paducah Tilghman High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Paducah Tilghman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Paducah Tilghman High School's student population of 878 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Paducah Tilghman 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 Paducah Tilghman High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#662 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paducah Tilghman High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paducah Tilghman High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paducah Tilghman High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Paducah Tilghman High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Paducah Tilghman High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paducah Tilghman High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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
What is Paducah Tilghman High School's ranking?
Paducah Tilghman High School is ranked #662 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Paducah Tilghman High School often compared to?
Paducah Tilghman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccracken County High School by visitors of our site.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paducah Tilghman High School?
The graduation rate of Paducah Tilghman High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paducah Tilghman High School?
878 students attend Paducah Tilghman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Paducah Tilghman High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paducah Tilghman High School?
Paducah Tilghman High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paducah Tilghman High School offer ?
Paducah Tilghman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paducah Tilghman High School part of?
Paducah Tilghman High School is part of Paducah Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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