Rowan County Senior High School

1,017 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rowan County Senior High School, located in Morehead, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rowan County School District. As the home of the Vikings, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct workforce entry. The campus serves as a central hub for student development, emphasizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the cultivation of character and citizenship.

Beyond its academic mission, Rowan County Senior High School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to foster school spirit, leadership skills, and community engagement among the student body. Situated in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest region, the school benefits from a close relationship with the surrounding Morehead community, leveraging local resources to enhance the overall high school experience and support the diverse needs of its students.

1,017

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowan County Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	937
Hispanic	34
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
937 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
34 (3.3 %)
Black
17 (1.7 %)
Two or More
16 (1.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Rowan County
Phone:	(606)784-8956
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 275

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 254

Grade 12 224

Ungraded 4