- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, KY
Henry Clay High School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Clay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210186000364
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Clay High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Clay High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Clay High School ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Henry Clay High School held near 1,990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.7 → 120.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 210186000364 · Lexington, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,939 enr · 16.2:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Henry Clay High School held near 1,990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.7 → 120.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Henry Clay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- This school
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- Tates Creek Hi
Tates Creek High School
1,723 students
What this shows Henry Clay High School reports 1,939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Clay High School compares
Henry Clay 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,939
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Henry Clay High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Clay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tates Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Clay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
2,370 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bryan Station High School
Standard public school
2,030 students 19:1 students per teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Standard public school
1,828 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frederick Douglass High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek High School
Standard public school
1,723 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy
Alternative education program
453 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Clay High School
How many students attend Henry Clay High School?
Henry Clay High School has 1,939 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 2,031 (2022-23) → 1,990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Clay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Clay High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Clay High School?
41.9% of students at Henry Clay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Clay High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Clay High School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Clay High School?
Henry Clay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Henry Clay High School rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Clay High School ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Henry Clay High School, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (1,828 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.