Harlan County High School

Harlan County
4000 N US Hwy 119
Baxter, KY 40806
997 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Harlan County High School (HCHS), located in Baxter, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Harlan County School District. Opened in 2008 following the consolidation of several smaller local high schools, the institution was designed to provide students with expanded academic, technological, and extracurricular opportunities. The school campus is known for its modern facilities, which include state-of-the-art athletic fields, a comprehensive media center, and specialized classrooms intended to support a diverse curriculum ranging from core academics to career and technical education (CTE) pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Harlan County High School plays a central role in the local community’s spirit and identity. The school is home to the "Black Bears," and it maintains a strong emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and student leadership organizations. By consolidating resources from across the county, HCHS aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the modern workforce, fostering a sense of unity among the students and families of the Harlan County region.
997
Total Students
66.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    958 (96.1 %)
  • Black
    15 (1.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    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: Harlan County
Phone: (606)574-2020
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 758
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 9 308
Grade 10 273
Grade 11 218
Grade 12 197
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Harlan High School
Harlan Independent
391 Students
420 E Central St
Harlan, KY 40831 (3.5 miles away)
High School 5th - 12th