Enrollment
1,939
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210186000364
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Clay High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry Clay High School
Henry Clay High School is a large high school in Lexington, Kentucky, enrolling 1,939 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.9% free-meal eligibility runs 29% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,939 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fayette County spends $15,849 per pupil, 20% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lexington's high schools, it stands alongside Lafayette High School (2,370 students): Henry Clay High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 18.4:1).
Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students) and Bryan Station High School (2,030 students) alongside Henry Clay 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 Henry Clay High School compares
Henry Clay 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Henry Clay High School.
$15,849
Per student
+20%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~1,939 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Henry Clay High School's federal record.
- Compare Henry Clay High School against another school. Compare schools
- Fayette County's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Henry Clay High School a good school?
Henry Clay High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.