MODEL LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL

Model Laboratory High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Richmond, KY with about 233 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.

Model Laboratory High School, located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, is a unique K-12 institution that functions as a developmental laboratory school. Because of its affiliation with the university, the school serves as a hub for educational research, innovation, and the professional development of future educators. Students at Model benefit from a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and integrates university-level resources, allowing them to engage with academic opportunities that are often unavailable in traditional public school settings.

The school is defined by its small, close-knit community and a strong emphasis on academic excellence and holistic development. By operating under the umbrella of the university’s College of Education, Model Laboratory High School serves as a "living classroom" where teaching methods are constantly refined and modernized. This environment attracts students who thrive in a challenging, technology-forward atmosphere, fostering a culture of high expectations and preparing graduates for success at competitive universities across the country.

For more information, contact Model Laboratory High School at (859) 622-3766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.