- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazard, KY
Hazard High School
Federal NCES profile for Hazard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210267000568
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazard High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazard High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazard High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
District: Hazard Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210267000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hazard High School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 210267000568 · Hazard, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Roy G. Eversole Elementary School (457 students)
Hazard High School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hazard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roy G. Eversol
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
457 students
- This school
Hazard High School
303 students
- Hazard Middle
Hazard Middle School
256 students
What this shows Hazard High School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazard High School compares
Hazard High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Hazard High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazard Independent reports $14,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy G. Eversole Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hazard
2 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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hazard High School
How many students attend Hazard High School?
Hazard High School has 303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazard, KY. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazard High School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Hazard High School?
57.0% of students at Hazard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazard High School?
The largest demographic group at Hazard High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazard High School?
Hazard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hazard High School rank among high schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazard High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hazard, 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 Hazard on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazard Independent?
Besides Hazard High School, Hazard Independent also operates Roy G. Eversole Elementary School (457 students) and Hazard Middle School (256 students). See the Hazard Independent district page for the complete list.