Enrollment
1,519
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, KY
Campbell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Campbell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210090000941
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbell County High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbell County High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Alexandria, KY.
School address
District: Campbell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210090000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campbell County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campbell County High School
Campbell County High School is a large high school in Alexandria, Kentucky, enrolling 1,519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.6% free-meal eligibility runs 38% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,519 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 57 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Campbell County also operates Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students) and Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students) alongside Campbell County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Campbell County High School compares
Campbell County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,519 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,519
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Campbell County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County, which includes Campbell County High School.
$12,674
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.2%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Campbell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald E. Cline Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campbell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,519 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Campbell County High School
How many students attend Campbell County High School?
Campbell County High School has 1,519 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell County High School is 17.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campbell County High School?
36.6% of students at Campbell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Campbell County High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Alexandria, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbell County High School?
Campbell County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Campbell County High School rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Alexandria, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is Campbell County High School a good school?
Campbell County High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Campbell County?
Besides Campbell County High School, Campbell County also operates Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students), Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students), and Crossroads Elementary School (587 students). See the Campbell County district page for the complete list.
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