- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsburg, KY
Whitley County High School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210588001386
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitley County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588001386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Whitley County High School held near 947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 210588001386 · Williamsburg, KY High · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 14.6:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students)
Whitley County High School held near 947 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitley County High School
919 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
669 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Middle School
547 students
- Whitley Centra
Whitley Central Intermediate School
456 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- Whitley County 303
Whitley County North Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Whitley County High School reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley County High School compares
Whitley 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,081
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Whitley County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County reports $13,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitley County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County North Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley County High School
How many students attend Whitley County High School?
Whitley County High School has 919 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 980 (2022-23) → 947 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County High School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Whitley County High School?
70.7% of students at Whitley County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley County High School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley County High School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley County High School?
Whitley County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Whitley County High School rank among public schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County?
Besides Whitley County High School, Whitley County also operates Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students), Whitley County Middle School (547 students), and Whitley Central Intermediate School (456 students). See the Whitley County district page for the complete list.