Boone County High School

1,279 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Boone County High School, located in Florence, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Boone County School District. As a large public secondary institution, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The school is well-regarded for its diverse extracurricular landscape, which features a wide array of varsity sports, academic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

The culture of Boone County High School is deeply rooted in community engagement and a strong sense of school spirit, often centered around its long-standing traditions and athletic programs. The facility itself acts as a hub for the local Florence community, providing a structured environment that emphasizes student growth, leadership, and personal responsibility. With a focus on academic achievement and inclusivity, the school strives to provide its student body with the necessary tools and support systems to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

1,279

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boone County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	781
Hispanic	241
Black	159
Asian	22
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	17

White
781 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
241 (18.8 %)
Black
159 (12.4 %)
Two or More
59 (4.6 %)
Asian
22 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.3 %)

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:	Boone County
Phone:	(859)282-5655
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	614
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 411

Grade 10 336

Grade 11 299

Grade 12 228

Ungraded 5