Enrollment
331
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankfort, KY
Frankfort High School
Federal NCES profile for Frankfort High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210198000433
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankfort High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankfort High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Frankfort Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210198000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankfort High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frankfort High School
Frankfort High School is a mid-sized high school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 39.4% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Kentucky average.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Frankfort's high schools, it stands alongside Franklin County High School (990 students): Frankfort High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Frankfort Independent also operates Second Street School (565 students) and Frankfort Early Learning Academy (46 students) alongside Frankfort 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 Frankfort High School compares
Frankfort 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 76.1%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Frankfort High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Independent, which includes Frankfort High School.
$14,203
Per student
+8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 48.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 Frankfort High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Transition Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankfort High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Frankfort
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~331 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frankfort High School
How many students attend Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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 Frankfort High School?
39.4% of students at Frankfort High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort High School?
The largest demographic group at Frankfort High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frankfort High School rank among high schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankfort High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Frankfort High School a good school?
Frankfort High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Frankfort Independent?
Besides Frankfort High School, Frankfort Independent also operates Second Street School (565 students), Frankfort Early Learning Academy (46 students), and Panther Transition Academy (17 students). See the Frankfort Independent district page for the complete list.
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