Enrollment
904
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Morehead, KY
Rowan County Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Rowan County Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210510001260
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowan County Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowan County Senior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan County Senior High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510001260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rowan County Senior High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rowan County Senior High School
Rowan County Senior High School is a higher-need, large high school in Morehead, Kentucky, enrolling 904 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 904 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 217 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 904 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Morehead's high schools, it stands alongside Bluegrass Discovery Academy High (31 students): Rowan County Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 15.5:1).
Rowan County also operates Rowan County Middle School (695 students) and Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students) alongside Rowan County Senior 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 Rowan County Senior High School compares
Rowan County Senior 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$11,750
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Rowan County Senior High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowan County, which includes Rowan County Senior High School.
$11,750
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.0%
Federal 16.6%
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 Rowan County Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tilden Hogge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowan County Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Morehead
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 (~904 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rowan County Senior High School
How many students attend Rowan County Senior High School?
Rowan County Senior High School has 904 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morehead, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Senior High School is 18.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowan County Senior High School?
56.7% of students at Rowan County Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowan County Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Rowan County Senior High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Morehead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowan County Senior High School?
Rowan County Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Rowan County Senior High School rank among public schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan County Senior High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Morehead, 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 Morehead on the city page.
Is Rowan County Senior High School a good school?
Rowan County Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Rowan County?
Besides Rowan County Senior High School, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Middle School (695 students), Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students), and Rodburn Elementary School (419 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.
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