- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkinsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210115000223
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkinsville High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 14
- public schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkinsville High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinsville High School ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hopkinsville High School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 210115000223 · Hopkinsville, KY High · MID · TRAD
961 enr · 16:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Hopkinsville High School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hopkinsville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christian Coun
Christian County High School
1,153 students
- This school
Hopkinsville High School
961 students
- Christian Coun
Christian County Middle School
845 students
- Hopkinsville M
Hopkinsville Middle School
741 students
- Indian Hills E
Indian Hills Elementary School
674 students
- Millbrooke Ele
Millbrooke Elementary School
610 students
What this shows Hopkinsville High School reports 961 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkinsville High School compares
Hopkinsville 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$12,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
369
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 62 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Hopkinsville High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Christian County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopkinsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrooke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkinsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Hopkinsville
1 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 (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hopkinsville High School
How many students attend Hopkinsville High School?
Hopkinsville High School has 961 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hopkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 962 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkinsville High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkinsville High School?
55.9% of students at Hopkinsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkinsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkinsville High School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkinsville High School?
Hopkinsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hopkinsville High School rank among public schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkinsville High School ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Hopkinsville, 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 Hopkinsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Christian County?
Besides Hopkinsville High School, Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students), Christian County Middle School (845 students), and Hopkinsville Middle School (741 students). See the Christian County district page for the complete list.