Western Hills High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 739 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 83rd out of 224 high schools in KY.
School District Details
- Franklin County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,042
- Graduation Rate: 76.5%
- Dropout Rate: 2.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 20.8
- Enrolled Students: 6,157
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 739
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 22.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 374 (50.6%)
- Females: 348 (47.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 62 (8.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 198 (26.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 260 (35.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 33 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.2% |
| White | 672 | 90.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 215 | 29.1% |
| 10th Grade | 187 | 25.3% |
| 11th Grade | 175 | 23.7% |
| 12th Grade | 162 | 21.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 31%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:67%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $39,009
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,593 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,886 | 69% |
Source: KY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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