Enrollment
919
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210588001386
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitley County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitley County High School
Whitley County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Williamsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 919 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 93% of state schools at 919 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Whitley County also operates Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students) and Whitley County Middle School (547 students) alongside Whitley County 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 Whitley County High School compares
Whitley County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitley County, which includes Whitley County High School.
$13,254
Per student
+0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 59.2%
Federal 29.3%
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 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (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 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.
Is Whitley County High School a good school?
Whitley County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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