Shelby Valley High School

531 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shelby Valley High School, located in Pikeville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational institution for the students of the Shelby Valley region. As part of the Pike County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of regional pride. The facility provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, while often participating in various extracurricular activities that help foster a strong sense of school spirit among the student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Shelby Valley High School functions as a focal point for community life in Pike County. The school is well-known for its athletic programs—particularly its basketball tradition—which often serve as a gathering point for residents and alumni. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of clubs, sports, and vocational opportunities, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in a changing global economy while maintaining the cultural values of their Appalachian roots.

531

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelby Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	4
Black	7
Two or More	1

White
519 (97.7 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pike County
Phone:	(606)639-0033
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 133

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 121

Ungraded 1