Caldwell County High School

Caldwell County
350 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
544 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Caldwell County High School, located in Princeton, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Caldwell County School District. As a rural public high school, it plays a central role in the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty focus on student development, academic achievement, and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Caldwell County High School emphasizes the importance of school spirit and community involvement through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By providing a blend of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to the regional economy and society. The facility on Beckner Lane acts as a hub for local events, reflecting the school’s dedication to serving the broader needs of the Princeton and Caldwell County population.
544
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    468 (86.0 %)
  • Black
    36 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Caldwell County
Phone: (270)365-8010
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 270
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 9 161
Grade 10 150
Grade 11 119
Grade 12 114
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Caldwell County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
130 Vocational School Rd
Princeton, KY 42445 (0.1 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th