Rockcastle County High School

1545 Lake Cumberland Road
Mount Vernon, KY 40456

819 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rockcastle County High School, located in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Rockcastle County. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares its students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes not only core academic subjects but also the development of essential life skills, character building, and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Rockcastle County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and career-oriented organizations, which help foster a sense of school spirit and belonging. The school’s faculty and administration focus on creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and achievement. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a focus on individual student growth, the institution strives to equip its graduates with the tools necessary to navigate and succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

819

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockcastle County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	780
Hispanic	20
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
780 (95.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.4 %)
Two or More
14 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
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:	Rockcastle County
Phone:	(606)256-4816
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 228

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 200

Grade 12 192

Ungraded 1