Knox Central High School

761 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Knox Central High School, located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the Knox County Public School District. As the home of the "Panthers," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit and pride. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive high school experience, offering students a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities aimed at preparing them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Knox Central plays a vital role in the social and civic fabric of Barbourville. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to community involvement, the school strives to equip its students with the skills, values, and character necessary to transition into the workforce or higher education. Its presence on Panther Way serves as a focal point for the region, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to support student development within a rural Kentucky setting.

761

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knox Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	731
Hispanic	7
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
731 (96.1 %)
Black
11 (1.4 %)
Two or More
10 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(606)546-9253
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	533
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 209

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 178