Elizabethtown High School

620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

824 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elizabethtown High School, located in the heart of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Elizabethtown Independent School District, the school is known for fostering a focused academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, college readiness, and personal development. The campus on North Mulberry Street acts as a hub for secondary education, offering a diverse array of core curriculum classes alongside various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for their post-graduation endeavors.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Elizabethtown through its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These activities are designed to build character, teamwork, and school spirit, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high educational standards and strong community ties, Elizabethtown High School continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the youth within the region.

824

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabethtown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	82
Black	91
Asian	25
Two or More	82
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
539 (65.4 %)
Black
91 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
82 (10.0 %)
Two or More
82 (10.0 %)
Asian
25 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Elizabethtown Independent
Phone:	(270)769-3381
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 217

Grade 10 224

Grade 11 197

Grade 12 184

Ungraded 2