Belfry High School

531 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Belfry High School, located in Belfry, Kentucky, serves as a central educational pillar for the rural community in Pike County. Operating under the Pike County School District, the school is well-known throughout the region for its strong commitment to both academic achievement and a robust extracurricular program. It fosters a tight-knit environment where staff and students focus on preparing graduates for success in higher education, trade schools, or the regional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Belfry High School is widely recognized for its high-achieving athletic department, particularly its football program, which has earned multiple state championships and established a tradition of excellence. The school plays an integral role in the community’s social fabric, serving as a hub for local events and fostering a deep sense of school spirit. By balancing traditional curriculum with career-readiness initiatives, Belfry High continues to provide essential opportunities for students in the Appalachian region.

531

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belfry High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	7
Black	21
Asian	5
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
491 (92.5 %)
Black
21 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Pike County
Phone:	(606)237-3900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 156

Grade 10 137

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 105

Ungraded 3