Enrollment
424
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warsaw, KY
Gallatin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210213000451
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallatin County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Warsaw, KY.
School address
District: Gallatin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210213000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallatin County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gallatin County High School
Gallatin County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Warsaw, Kentucky, enrolling 424 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 424 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 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gallatin County also operates Gallatin County Lower Elementary (382 students) and Gallatin County Middle School (316 students) alongside Gallatin 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 Gallatin County High School compares
Gallatin 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,498
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Gallatin County High School is less 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 Gallatin County, which includes Gallatin County High School.
$12,498
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 58.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 Gallatin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallatin County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallatin County Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gallatin County High School
How many students attend Gallatin County High School?
Gallatin County High School has 424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warsaw, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin County High School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Gallatin County High School?
59.0% of students at Gallatin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallatin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin County High School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Warsaw, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin County High School?
Gallatin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Gallatin County High School rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Warsaw, 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 Warsaw on the city page.
Is Gallatin County High School a good school?
Gallatin County High School earns 37/100 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 Gallatin County?
Besides Gallatin County High School, Gallatin County also operates Gallatin County Lower Elementary (382 students), Gallatin County Middle School (316 students), and Gallatin County Upper Elementary (304 students). See the Gallatin County district page for the complete list.
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