High Schools in Harlan Independent


Summary:

The Harlan Independent school district in Kentucky is home to a single high school, Harlan High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 15 high schools in the state. This standout institution serves students in grades 9-12 and has maintained a strong academic performance, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and test scores that exceed state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Harlan High School boasts a 93.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a dropout rate of just 1.1%. The school's students outperform their peers statewide, particularly in areas like Reading, Social Studies, and Editing/Mechanics. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.5, the school appears to be allocating resources effectively to support student learning and success, despite the fact that 64.37% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Harlan High School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Harlan Independent district, providing a well-rounded and equitable education to its students and consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state of Kentucky.

District Detail

 420 E Central St
Harlan, KY 40831

 (606) 573-8700

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 900

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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