Martha Layne Collins High School

School Overview
Martha Layne Collins High School, located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, is a prominent secondary institution within the Shelby County Public Schools district. Opened in 2010, the school is named in honor of Martha Layne Collins, who served as the 53rd Governor of Kentucky and remains the only woman to have held that office in the state. The school is known for its modern facility and serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and various career-pathway programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, Collins High School is well-regarded for its robust athletic programs, performing arts departments, and a variety of student-led clubs and organizations. By focusing on a culture of "Titan Pride," the school strives to instill leadership, integrity, and lifelong learning in its students, positioning itself as a central hub for educational growth in the Shelbyville community.
1,174
Total Students
65.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martha Layne Collins High School
Demographic Student Count
White651
Hispanic351
Black83
Asian13
Two or More74
American Indian2
  • White
    651 (55.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    351 (29.9 %)
  • Black
    83 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (6.3 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Shelby County
Phone: (502)647-1160
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 442
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 9 324
Grade 10 328
Grade 11 267
Grade 12 251
Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martha Layne Collins High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9324
Grade 10328
Grade 11267
Grade 12251
Ungraded4
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martha Layne Collins High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female56448%
Male61052%