- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlisle, KY
Nicholas County High School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210447001107
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholas County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 435
- students enrolled
Nicholas County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nicholas County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210447001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Nicholas County High School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210447001107 · Carlisle, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14.5:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicholas County Elementary School (645 students)
Nicholas County High School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Nicholas County High School compares
Nicholas County 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$12,359
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Nicholas County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nicholas County reports $12,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholas County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Carlisle
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas County High School
How many students attend Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlisle, KY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County High School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Nicholas County High School?
60.9% of students at Nicholas County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas County High School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas County High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Carlisle, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas County High School?
Nicholas County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Nicholas County?
Besides Nicholas County High School, Nicholas County also operates Nicholas County Elementary School (645 students). See the Nicholas County district page for the complete list.