Monroe Co High

School Overview
Monroe County High School, located in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a cornerstone of the Monroe County School District, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, pursue vocational training, or enroll in higher education. The school environment emphasizes a blend of traditional academic rigor and a supportive community atmosphere, typical of a small-town educational setting where faculty and staff often work closely with families to foster student success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Monroe County High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through its extracurricular programs, which play a significant role in school spirit and community engagement. The school supports a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations that provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By maintaining its location on Old Mulkey Road, the school remains a central hub for the youth of Tompkinsville, striving to balance modern educational standards with the values and traditions of the Monroe County area.
517
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Co High
Demographic Student Count
White448
Hispanic46
Black6
Asian1
Two or More14
American Indian2
  • White
    448 (86.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Monroe County
Phone: (270)487-6217
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 315
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Grade 9 144
Grade 10 114
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monroe Co High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9144
Grade 10114
Grade 11117
Grade 12142
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monroe Co High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23946.2%
Male27853.8%