How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Paducah Head Start Preschool | Paducah Tilghman High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Paducah, KY | Paducah, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 251 | 860 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.0% | 62.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Paducah Head Start Preschool | Paducah Tilghman High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,277 | $18,277 |
| District | Paducah Independent | Paducah Independent |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Paducah Head Start Preschool | Paducah Tilghman High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.5% | 39.4% |
| African American | 47.0% | 41.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 19.5% | 11.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Paducah Head Start Preschool | Paducah Tilghman High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 41.8:1 | 286.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 29.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 242 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.