Lincoln County High School

951 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln County High School, located in Stanford, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for students in Lincoln County. As a hub for the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages both personal and intellectual growth. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond the classroom, Lincoln County High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These activities are designed to build school spirit, develop leadership skills, and create a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining close ties to the surrounding Stanford community, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture that prioritizes student achievement and community pride.

951

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	851
Hispanic	41
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

White
851 (89.5 %)
Hispanic
41 (4.3 %)
Two or More
35 (3.7 %)
Black
17 (1.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Lincoln County
Phone:	(606)365-9111
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	568
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 265

Grade 10 270

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 193