Randall K. Cooper High School

1,462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Randall K. Cooper High School, located in Union, Kentucky, is a prominent public high school serving the Boone County School District. Since its opening in 2008, the school has established a strong reputation for academic rigor and a comprehensive extracurricular program. It serves a diverse student body and is known for its modern facilities, which are designed to support a wide array of learning styles, technological integration, and collaborative student projects.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cooper High School is highly regarded for its competitive athletics and vibrant student life. The school offers numerous clubs, arts programs, and championship-level sports teams, fostering a culture of school spirit and community involvement. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success—whether through college readiness initiatives or vocational pathways—the school remains a cornerstone of the Union community, consistently striving for excellence in both student achievement and character development.

1,462

Total Students

80.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Randall K. Cooper High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,210
Hispanic	72
Black	76
Asian	20
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

White
1,210 (82.8 %)
Black
76 (5.2 %)
Two or More
73 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
72 (4.9 %)
Asian
20 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Boone County
Phone:	(859)384-5040
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 410

Grade 10 392

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 329

Ungraded 11