CAVERNA HIGH SCHOOL
Caverna High School is a public high school that is part of the Caverna Independent school district, located in Horse Cave, KY with about 195 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Caverna High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Caverna High School, located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As part of the Caverna Independent School District, the school is known for its small-town environment, which allows for a close-knit atmosphere between students, faculty, and the surrounding area. The school typically offers a standard secondary curriculum, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to support student development and college or career readiness.
Geographically situated in Hart County, the school plays a vital role in the Horse Cave community, often serving as a hub for local events and athletics. Because it is part of a small independent district, the school focuses on providing personalized attention to its student body, aiming to bridge the gap between academic instruction and individual student needs. For families residing in the area, Caverna High School represents the primary local option for secondary education, fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride.
For more information, contact Caverna High School at (270) 773-2828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
CAVERNA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Horse Cave, KY with about 195 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Caverna Independent
- Total Students:
- 195
- Teachers:
- 14.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 195 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAVERNA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 9.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 42.1%
- Male
- 57.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.