- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Horse Cave, KY
Caverna High School
Federal NCES profile for Caverna High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210111000214
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caverna High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Horse Cave · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caverna High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caverna High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Horse Cave, KY.
School address
District: Caverna Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210111000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Caverna High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210111000214 · Horse Cave, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.1:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Caverna Elementary School (330 students)
Caverna High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Caverna High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caverna Elemen
Caverna Elementary School
330 students
- This school
Caverna High School
209 students
- Caverna Middle 115
Caverna Middle School
115 students
What this shows Caverna High School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caverna High School compares
Caverna High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,796
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Caverna High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caverna Independent reports $20,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caverna High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caverna Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caverna Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caverna High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caverna High School
How many students attend Caverna High School?
Caverna High School has 209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Horse Cave, KY. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caverna High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caverna High School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caverna High School?
76.0% of students at Caverna High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caverna High School?
The largest demographic group at Caverna High School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Horse Cave, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caverna High School?
Caverna High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caverna High School rank among public schools in Horse Cave?
By Resource Investment Index, Caverna High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Horse Cave, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caverna Independent?
Besides Caverna High School, Caverna Independent also operates Caverna Elementary School (330 students) and Caverna Middle School (115 students). See the Caverna Independent district page for the complete list.