Paris High School

Paris Independent
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
221 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Paris High School, located at 308 W 7th St in Paris, Kentucky, is the sole secondary school within the Paris Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is known for its relatively small size, which fosters a close-knit community atmosphere and allows for more personalized attention between students and staff. As the district's flagship high school, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and the development of the "Greyhound" spirit.

Academically, the school offers a standard curriculum enriched by various opportunities, including dual-credit courses that allow students to earn college credit before graduation. Paris High School maintains a strong commitment to athletics and extracurricular activities, which are central to its culture and student life. By focusing on both rigorous college and career preparation, the school aims to equip its graduates with the necessary skills to transition successfully into higher education or the workforce, all while maintaining the historic traditions of the Paris community.
221
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (53.4 %)
  • Black
    48 (21.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (9.0 %)
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: Paris Independent
Phone: (859)987-2168
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 58
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 39
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bourbon County High School
Bourbon County
790 Students
3341 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361 (1.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th