Enrollment
961
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkinsville High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville High School is a higher-need, large high school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 961 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 93% of state schools at 961 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 562 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 961 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 62 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hopkinsville's high schools, it stands alongside Christian County High School (1,153 students): Hopkinsville High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.2:1).
Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students) and Christian County Middle School (845 students) alongside Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville High School compares
Hopkinsville 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,697
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christian County, which includes Hopkinsville High School.
$11,697
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Hopkinsville High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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