MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Madison Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Richmond, KY with about 1,971 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 99 teachers, Madison Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Madison Central High School, located in Richmond, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Madison County School District. As a large public secondary school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes college preparatory courses, career and technical education programs, and various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture, boasting a competitive athletics program and a variety of student organizations, clubs, and performing arts groups that foster school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its academic and athletic offerings, Madison Central plays a central role in the Richmond community. The school prides itself on a commitment to student development, emphasizing both character building and academic achievement in a modern learning environment. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on preparing students for the workforce or higher education, the school remains a focal point of the local educational landscape, striving to provide a comprehensive experience that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

For more information, contact Madison Central High School at (859) 625-6109 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

705 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
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MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richmond, KY with about 1,971 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Madison County
Total Students:
1,971
Teachers:
99.39
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,971 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Black or African American
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.