Barren County High School

1,389 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Barren County High School, located in Glasgow, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Barren County School District. Situated on Trojan Trail, the school is well-known for its strong community identity, centered around its mascot, the Trojan. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Barren County High School maintains an active presence in the region through its robust athletics program and various student organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student growth, leadership, and school spirit. As a hub for the local community, it plays a vital role in the development of area youth, balancing traditional educational values with modern initiatives to meet the evolving needs of its diverse student body.

1,389

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barren County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,268
Hispanic	76
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,268 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
76 (5.5 %)
Two or More
29 (2.1 %)
Black
12 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	Barren County
Phone:	(270)651-6315
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	561
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 379

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 328

Grade 12 330