Grant County High School

1,078 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Grant County High School, located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Grant County School District. Situated in a growing rural-suburban community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal development for its diverse student body. The campus offers a broad curriculum that balances traditional core academic subjects with elective opportunities, including career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations. Grant County High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing resources such as modern facilities and dedicated faculty to help students reach their potential. As a vital hub for the area, the school focuses on building well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills and character necessary to succeed after graduation.

1,078

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	972
Hispanic	56
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
972 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
56 (5.2 %)
Two or More
37 (3.4 %)
Black
7 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Grant County
Phone:	(859)824-9739
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,078
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9 280

Grade 10 284

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 249

Ungraded 3