High Schools in Powell County

The Powell County school district in Kentucky is home to two high schools: Powell County High School and Powell County Academy. Both schools appear to be underperforming compared to the state average on various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings.

Powell County High School is ranked 189 out of 254 Kentucky high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 93.5% four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average, and its performance on standardized tests, such as the KSA and ACT, is significantly below the state average. For example, in 10th-grade mathematics, Powell County High School had a 22% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 41%. The school also has a high free and reduced-lunch rate of 66.61%, indicating a large population of economically disadvantaged students.

Powell County Academy, a public virtual high school, faces its own set of challenges. The school does not have a statewide ranking or SchoolDigger rating, and its test scores are also significantly below the state average. Additionally, the school has a much higher student-teacher ratio of 38 students per teacher, compared to 15.9 students per teacher at Powell County High School. This suggests that the virtual school may be struggling to provide adequate resources and support to its students.