High Schools in Pendleton County

Pendleton County, Kentucky has only one high school, Pendleton County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has 710 students and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a relatively low-performing school compared to other high schools in the state.

Pendleton County High School has a 93.5% four-year graduation rate, which is above the state average, but also has a 1.1% dropout rate and a 25.0% chronic absenteeism rate, both of which are higher than the state averages. Academically, the school lags behind the state averages across several key test score metrics, including mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (58.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage compared to the state.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it spends $19,010 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 19.1, which is slightly higher than the state average. These investments in resources have not yet translated into improved student outcomes, suggesting the school may need to focus on addressing the socioeconomic factors and student engagement issues that appear to be impacting its performance.