Walton-Verona High School
549 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Walton-Verona High School, located in the small, growing community of Walton, Kentucky, serves as the singular high school for the Walton-Verona Independent School District. The school is well-regarded in the region for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in the state. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, the school offers a balanced curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities through local universities, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and vocational student organizations.
The school is characterized by its tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, which is bolstered by the district’s relatively small size compared to surrounding suburban districts. This environment allows for a greater degree of individual attention between faculty and students, fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As a cornerstone of the Walton-Verona area, the high school plays a central role in local civic life, maintaining a reputation for being a stable, high-achieving institution that effectively bridges the gap between rural community values and modern educational standards.
The school is characterized by its tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, which is bolstered by the district’s relatively small size compared to surrounding suburban districts. This environment allows for a greater degree of individual attention between faculty and students, fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As a cornerstone of the Walton-Verona area, the high school plays a central role in local civic life, maintaining a reputation for being a stable, high-achieving institution that effectively bridges the gap between rural community values and modern educational standards.
549
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 499 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 7 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 16 |
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White499 (90.9 %)
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Hispanic19 (3.5 %)
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Two or More16 (2.9 %)
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Asian8 (1.5 %)
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Black7 (1.3 %)
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: | Walton-Verona Independent |
| Phone: | (859)485-7721 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 549 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 164 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
133
Grade 10
147
Grade 11
149
Grade 12
119
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 133 |
| Grade 10 | 147 |
| Grade 11 | 149 |
| Grade 12 | 119 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 264 | 48.1% |
| Male | 285 | 51.9% |
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