- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelbyville, KY
Shelby County High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210532001292
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby County High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby County High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Shelby County High School held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210532001292 · Shelbyville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 18.6:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students)
Shelby County High School held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shelby County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martha Layne C
Martha Layne Collins High School
1,157 students
- This school
Shelby County High School
1,003 students
- Marnel C. Moor
Marnel C. Moorman School
803 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County West Middle School
563 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County East Middle School
505 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary
489 students
What this shows Shelby County High School reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby County High School compares
Shelby 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.6:1
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
28.3%
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
$14,040
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Shelby County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $14,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Shelbyville
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 (~1,003 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby County High School
How many students attend Shelby County High School?
Shelby County High School has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelbyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 994 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby County 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 Shelby County High School?
49.7% of students at Shelby County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby County High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby County High School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby County High School?
Shelby 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).
How does Shelby County High School rank among public schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby County High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Shelby County High School, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students), and Shelby County West Middle School (563 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.