Garrard County High School

801 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garrard County High School, located in Lancaster, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Garrard County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and practical career-readiness programs. By focusing on a "Golden Lion" spirit of excellence, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on student development and local engagement. It offers a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to build leadership and character. Situated on Industry Road, the school acts as a central hub for the Lancaster community, striving to cultivate a culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, think critically, and contribute positively to the future of their region.

801

Total Students

51.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garrard County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	683
Hispanic	62
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

White
683 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
62 (7.7 %)
Black
26 (3.2 %)
Two or More
22 (2.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Garrard County
Phone:	(859)792-2146
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	801
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 207

Grade 10 200

Grade 11 213

Grade 12 181