FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL

Frankfort High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Frankfort Independent school district, located in Frankfort, KY with about 238 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Frankfort High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Frankfort High School, located at 328 Shelby Street in Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Frankfort Independent School District. As a smaller district school, it is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes personalized attention and strong relationships between students, faculty, and families. The school typically serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

Beyond academics, Frankfort High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, often rallying behind its mascot, the Panthers. The school is a central hub for local pride, participating in a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that help round out the high school experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student leadership and civic engagement, the school strives to uphold its mission of developing well-rounded, responsible citizens within the state’s capital community.

For more information, contact Frankfort High School at (502) 875-8655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.