PIKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Pikeville High School is a public high school that is part of the Pikeville Independent school district, located in Pikeville, KY with about 524 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Pikeville High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Pikeville High School, located at 120 Championship Drive in Pikeville, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community and is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic achievement and extracurricular excellence. As a prominent educational institution in Eastern Kentucky, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in a culture of high standards, often reflecting the industrious spirit of the Pikeville region.
Beyond the classroom, Pikeville High School is perhaps most famously known for its storied athletic programs and vibrant school spirit. The school's address, "Championship Drive," is a fitting reflection of the institution's legacy of success in sports and competitive activities, which consistently draws strong community engagement and local pride. By balancing rigorous scholastic expectations with a robust tradition of competitive excellence, Pikeville High School continues to play a vital role in shaping the character and future opportunities of its student body.
For more information, contact Pikeville High School at (606) 432-0185 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
PIKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Pikeville, KY with about 524 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Pikeville Independent
- Total Students:
- 524
- Teachers:
- 35
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 524 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.0%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.