MEADE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Meade County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Meade County school district, located in Brandenburg, KY with about 1,588 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 72 teachers, Meade County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Meade County High School, located in Brandenburg, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Meade County School District. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and career paths, featuring a variety of academic programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-credit opportunities. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school places a strong emphasis on student development through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive KHSAA athletics, performing arts, and various career-focused student organizations.
As a cornerstone of the Brandenburg community, Meade County High School strives to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, civic responsibility, and personal growth. The school is known for its "Greenwave" spirit and maintains a focus on integrating modern technology and educational standards to ensure students are well-equipped to meet the demands of the post-secondary landscape. By balancing rigorous academics with a robust social and athletic culture, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates prepared for success in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Meade County High School at (270) 422-7515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
MEADE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brandenburg, KY with about 1,588 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Meade County
- Total Students:
- 1,588
- Teachers:
- 72.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 1,588 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEADE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.