Perry County Central High School

877 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Perry County Central High School, located in Hazard, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution for the students of Perry County. As a consolidated high school, it plays a central role in the community, offering a wide array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong community spirit and its commitment to fostering student success within the unique cultural and geographic landscape of the Appalachian region.

Beyond its core curriculum, Perry County Central is deeply integrated into the fabric of Hazard, serving as a hub for local events and student development. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging participation in diverse clubs, vocational training, and competitive sports programs. By balancing traditional academic rigor with supportive resources, the institution aims to equip its student body with the necessary skills to navigate post-secondary challenges while remaining connected to their local community roots.

877

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry County Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	833
Hispanic	14
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
833 (95.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (1.6 %)
Black
13 (1.5 %)
Two or More
13 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Perry County
Phone:	(606)439-5888
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	877
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	524
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 9 260

Grade 10 225

Grade 11 215

Grade 12 173

Ungraded 4