Harrison County High School

865 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harrison County High School, located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Harrison County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, fostering a culture of community and student development within the Cynthiana area.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school offers various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that allow students to explore their interests outside of standard academic requirements. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, Harrison County High School aims to equip its student body with the skills and values necessary to contribute positively to their local community and beyond. The school acts as a central hub for the youth of Harrison County, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding region.

865

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	791
Hispanic	39
Black	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

White
791 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
39 (4.5 %)
Two or More
26 (3.0 %)
Black
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Harrison County
Phone:	(859)234-7117
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 9 251

Grade 10 232

Grade 11 195

Grade 12 187