Spencer County High School

Spencer County
520 Taylorsville Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
992 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Spencer County High School, located in Taylorsville, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Spencer County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development. The campus is designed to facilitate a wide range of learning opportunities, utilizing modern resources to prepare students for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Spencer County High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and diverse student organizations. These programs are intended to help students cultivate leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing a balance between rigorous coursework and community-building initiatives, the school strives to empower its student body to become productive and well-rounded citizens within the greater Taylorsville area and beyond.
992
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    884 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    9 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Spencer County
Phone: (502)477-3255
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 992
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 330
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 9 249
Grade 10 261
Grade 11 249
Grade 12 232
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio