- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitesburg, KY
Letcher County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Letcher County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210336001998
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Letcher County Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Whitesburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Letcher County Central High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Letcher County Central High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Whitesburg, KY.
School address
District: Letcher County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210336001998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Letcher County Central High School shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 210336001998 · Whitesburg, KY High · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 12.8:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Whitesburg Elementary School (462 students)
Letcher County Central High School shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 706 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 49.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Letcher County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Letcher County Central High School
692 students
- West Whitesbur
West Whitesburg Elementary School
462 students
- Letcher Elemen
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
322 students
- Martha Jane Po 273
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
273 students
- Cowan Elementa 246
Cowan Elementary School
246 students
- Whitesburg Mid 191
Whitesburg Middle School
191 students
What this shows Letcher County Central High School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Letcher County Central High School compares
Letcher County Central High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.3%
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
$20,652
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Letcher County Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Letcher County reports $20,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Letcher County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Whitesburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Letcher Elementary & Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Jane Potter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitesburg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Letcher County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Letcher County Central High School
How many students attend Letcher County Central High School?
Letcher County Central High School has 692 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitesburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Letcher County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Letcher County Central High School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Letcher County Central High School?
61.5% of students at Letcher County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Letcher County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Letcher County Central High School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Whitesburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Letcher County Central High School?
Letcher County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Letcher County Central High School rank among public schools in Whitesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Letcher County Central High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Whitesburg, 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 Whitesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Letcher County?
Besides Letcher County Central High School, Letcher County also operates West Whitesburg Elementary School (462 students), Letcher Elementary & Middle School (322 students), and Martha Jane Potter Elementary School (273 students). See the Letcher County district page for the complete list.