Lewis County High School

Lewis County
79 Lions Lane
Vanceburg, KY 41179
621 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lewis County High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the students of Vanceburg and the surrounding communities in Lewis County, Kentucky. Located at 79 Lions Lane, the school functions as a focal point for the local district, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs. As a rural high school, it plays a vital role in the community, striving to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of classroom instruction and local school spirit.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lewis County High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Vanceburg. The school is known for its mascot, the Lions, which serves as a rallying point for athletic teams and student organizations. By fostering an environment that emphasizes community engagement and educational development, the institution remains dedicated to supporting the growth of its students as they transition toward higher education, vocational training, or the regional workforce.
621
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    595 (95.8 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
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: Lewis County
Phone: (606)796-2823
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 377
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 9 149
Grade 10 179
Grade 11 151
Grade 12 140
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Foster Meade Career & Technical Center
Lewis County
79 Lions Ln
Vanceburg, KY 41179 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th