Caverna High School

Caverna Independent
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
208 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Caverna High School, located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As part of the Caverna Independent School District, the school is known for its small-town environment, which allows for a close-knit atmosphere between students, faculty, and the surrounding area. The school typically offers a standard secondary curriculum, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to support student development and college or career readiness.

Geographically situated in Hart County, the school plays a vital role in the Horse Cave community, often serving as a hub for local events and athletics. Because it is part of a small independent district, the school focuses on providing personalized attention to its student body, aiming to bridge the gap between academic instruction and individual student needs. For families residing in the area, Caverna High School represents the primary local option for secondary education, fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride.
208
Total Students
16.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (67.3 %)
  • Black
    35 (16.8 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (12.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
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: Caverna Independent
Phone: (270)773-2828
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 154
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 63
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 46
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hart County High School
Hart County
679 Students
1014 S Dixie Hwy
Munfordville, KY 42765 (7.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th