Hazard High School

277 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hazard High School, located in Hazard, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Hazard Independent School District, the school is well-known for its strong sense of tradition and community pride. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, while also fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth and achievement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hazard High School is highly recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its athletic department, which competes under the "Bulldogs" mascot. The school plays a significant role in the social and cultural life of the region, often serving as a focal point for local events and community spirit. By balancing rigorous educational standards with active student engagement, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded experience for the youth of Perry County.

277

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazard High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	3
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
242 (87.4 %)
Black
17 (6.1 %)
Two or More
13 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Hazard Independent
Phone:	(606)439-1318
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 82

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 69

Ungraded 1