Simon Kenton High School vs. Scott High School
Should you attend Simon Kenton High School or Scott High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Simon Kenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Scott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,859 students in grades 9-12, Simon Kenton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Serving 1,071 students in grades 9-12, Scott High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,859 students
1,071 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#370 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
10%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
513
276
Grade 10 Students
476
299
Grade 11 Students
435
249
Grade 12 Students
428
245
Ungraded Students
7
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
89%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
