METCALFE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Metcalfe County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Metcalfe County school district, located in Edmonton, KY with about 495 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 28 teachers, Metcalfe County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Metcalfe County High School, located in Edmonton, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Metcalfe County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school is known for its strong community ties and its commitment to student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Metcalfe County High School emphasizes the values of school spirit and civic engagement, often acting as a central hub for community events and local pride. By balancing traditional educational standards with a personalized approach to student learning, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, character, and leadership skills in its student body. Its location on Randolph Street serves as a focal point for the region's educational efforts, reinforcing the district’s mission to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate an evolving world.
For more information, contact Metcalfe County High School at (270) 432-2481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
METCALFE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Edmonton, KY with about 495 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Metcalfe County
- Total Students:
- 495
- Teachers:
- 28.25
- 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 495 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending METCALFE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- 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.