West Carter County High School

Carter County
365 West Carter Dr
Olive Hill, KY 41164
522 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Carter County High School, located in Olive Hill, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in the western portion of Carter County. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school maintains a focus on student engagement through a variety of classroom learning experiences, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs that encourage community spirit and student development.

Beyond academics, West Carter County High School emphasizes the importance of community connections within the rural setting of Olive Hill. By providing various clubs, sports, and vocational opportunities, the school strives to create a well-rounded environment where students can discover their interests and develop essential life skills. The administration and faculty work to cultivate a supportive culture that values student success, aiming to graduate well-prepared citizens who are ready to contribute to their local community and beyond.
522
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    509 (97.5 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
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: Carter County
Phone: (606)286-2481
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 287
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 9 150
Grade 10 134
Grade 11 129
Grade 12 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Carter County Career and Technical Center
Carter County
15 Grahn Rd.
Olive Hill, KY 41164 (1.9 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th