Dixie Heights High School

1,561 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dixie Heights High School, located in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, serves as a prominent public secondary school within the Kenton County School District. Known for its strong sense of community spirit and long-standing traditions, the school caters to a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of career and technical education pathways. The school places a significant emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or military service.

Beyond academics, Dixie Heights maintains a robust extracurricular profile, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school is widely recognized for its "Colonel" pride, which is frequently showcased through its successful sports teams and active student organizations. By fostering a collaborative environment that bridges rigorous classroom instruction with meaningful student engagement, Dixie Heights strives to maintain a culture of excellence while supporting the individual growth and development of its student population.

1,561

Total Students

66.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixie Heights High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,192
Hispanic	170
Black	62
Asian	36
Two or More	93
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,192 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
170 (10.9 %)
Two or More
93 (6.0 %)
Black
62 (4.0 %)
Asian
36 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Kenton County
Phone:	(859)341-7650
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	577
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 412

Grade 10 410

Grade 11 363

Grade 12 369

Ungraded 7