Nicholas County High School

Nicholas County
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
455 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Nicholas County High School, located at 103 School Drive in Carlisle, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Nicholas County. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a close-knit, rural community. The school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce, while striving to maintain an environment that emphasizes the importance of community values and individual student support.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of Carlisle. Like many schools in the region, Nicholas County High School promotes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. By balancing classroom instruction with these developmental opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to the future of the local community and beyond.
455
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    421 (92.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    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: Nicholas County
Phone: (859)289-3780
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 242
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 7 82
Grade 8 78
Grade 9 79
Grade 10 78
Grade 11 64
Grade 12 74
Gender Ratio