- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frankfort, KY
Western Hills High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Hills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210201001420
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Hills High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Hills High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Western Hills High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 210201001420 · Frankfort, KY High · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 18.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
Western Hills High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Western Hills High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
990 students
- This school
Western Hills High School
827 students
- Elkhorn Middle
Elkhorn Middle School
725 students
- Bondurant Midd
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- Hearn Elementa
Hearn Elementary
476 students
What this shows Western Hills High School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Hills High School compares
Western Hills 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$15,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Western Hills High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County reports $15,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Hills High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hearn Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Hills High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Frankfort
3 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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Hills High School
How many students attend Western Hills High School?
Western Hills High School has 827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frankfort, KY. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills High School is 18.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Hills High School?
42.7% of students at Western Hills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Hills High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Hills High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Hills High School?
Western Hills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Western Hills High School rank among high schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Hills High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Frankfort, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Western Hills High School, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students), Elkhorn Middle School (725 students), and Bondurant Middle School (600 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.