Letcher County Central High School

779 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Letcher County Central High School, located in Whitesburg, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary education hub for Letcher County. Established in 2005 following the consolidation of Whitesburg, Letcher, and Fleming-Neon high schools, the institution functions as a centerpiece for the community. The school is known for its modern facilities and a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce, maintaining a strong connection to the local heritage of the Appalachian region.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the area through its athletic programs, particularly its football and basketball teams, which carry the "Cougar" identity. The school actively promotes a sense of community pride and spirit, often serving as a gathering point for local events. By balancing traditional educational standards with a focus on student support and regional identity, Letcher County Central aims to provide its diverse student body with the skills necessary to navigate life beyond the mountains of Eastern Kentucky.

779

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Letcher County Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	754
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
754 (96.8 %)
Hispanic
10 (1.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	Letcher County
Phone:	(606)633-2339
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 182

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 189

Grade 12 196

Ungraded 1