- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union, KY
Randall K. Cooper High School
Federal NCES profile for Randall K. Cooper High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210051002206
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall K. Cooper High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall K. Cooper High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall K. Cooper High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Union, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Randall K. Cooper High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 210051002206 · Union, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,490 enr · 18.6:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Randall K. Cooper High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Randall K. Cooper High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- This school
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- Longbranch Ele
Longbranch Elementary School
957 students
What this shows Randall K. Cooper High School reports 1,490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randall K. Cooper High School compares
Randall K. Cooper 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,490 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,490
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,925
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Randall K. Cooper High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randall K. Cooper High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longbranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall K. Cooper High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Union
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 (~1,490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Randall K. Cooper High School
How many students attend Randall K. Cooper High School?
Randall K. Cooper High School has 1,490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,462 (2022-23) → 1,485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall K. Cooper High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall K. Cooper High School is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randall K. Cooper High School?
26.3% of students at Randall K. Cooper High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall K. Cooper High School?
The largest demographic group at Randall K. Cooper High School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Union, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall K. Cooper High School?
Randall K. Cooper High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Randall K. Cooper High School rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall K. Cooper High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Union, 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 Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Randall K. Cooper High School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Conner High School (1,400 students), and Boone County High School (1,252 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.