HAZARD HIGH SCHOOL
Hazard High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hazard Independent school district, located in Hazard, KY with about 343 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 22 teachers, Hazard High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Hazard High School, located in Hazard, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Hazard Independent School District, the school is well-known for its strong sense of tradition and community pride. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, while also fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth and achievement.
Beyond its academic offerings, Hazard High School is highly recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its athletic department, which competes under the "Bulldogs" mascot. The school plays a significant role in the social and cultural life of the region, often serving as a focal point for local events and community spirit. By balancing rigorous educational standards with active student engagement, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded experience for the youth of Perry County.
For more information, contact Hazard High School at (606) 439-1318 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318
HAZARD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hazard, KY with about 343 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Hazard Independent
- Total Students:
- 343
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 343 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAZARD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.