- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, KY
Danville High School
Federal NCES profile for Danville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210144000291
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danville High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Danville High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danville High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Danville, KY.
School address
District: Danville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210144000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Danville High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210144000291 · Danville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 14.1:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students)
Danville High School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Danville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edna L. Tolive
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
520 students
- This school
Danville High School
492 students
- John W. Bate M
John W. Bate Middle School
358 students
- Mary G. Hogset
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
356 students
- Anchor Academy 34
Anchor Academy
34 students
- Sunrise Academ 27
Sunrise Academy
27 students
What this shows Danville High School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danville High School compares
Danville 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$16,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 14.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Danville High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville Independent reports $16,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Bate Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G. Hogsett Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anchor Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high schools in Danville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danville High School
How many students attend Danville High School?
Danville High School has 492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville High School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Danville High School?
61.3% of students at Danville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danville High School?
The largest demographic group at Danville High School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Danville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danville High School?
Danville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Danville High School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Danville High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville Independent?
Besides Danville High School, Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students), John W. Bate Middle School (358 students), and Mary G. Hogsett Primary School (356 students). See the Danville Independent district page for the complete list.