Simon Kenton High School

1,859 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Simon Kenton High School, located in Independence, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Kenton County School District. As a large public institution, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, encouraging academic rigor alongside the cultivation of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond the classroom, Simon Kenton boasts a vibrant school culture driven by an extensive list of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is known for its strong community spirit and "Pioneer" pride, frequently hosting events that foster collaboration between students, faculty, and local families. By balancing a traditional academic focus with a commitment to student engagement and extracurricular excellence, Simon Kenton High School aims to provide a supportive environment that equips its diverse student body with the tools necessary for long-term success.

1,859

Total Students

84.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simon Kenton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,650
Hispanic	76
Black	41
Asian	13
Two or More	77
American Indian	2

White
1,650 (88.8 %)
Two or More
77 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
76 (4.1 %)
Black
41 (2.2 %)
Asian
13 (0.7 %)
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)960-0100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	655
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 9 513

Grade 10 476

Grade 11 435

Grade 12 428

Ungraded 7