Whitley County High School

350 Blvd of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769

980 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whitley County High School, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Whitley County School District. The school is known for its "Colonel" mascot and maintains a strong focus on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. As a cornerstone of the local community, the facility provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Whitley County High School is deeply invested in fostering student development through a wide variety of programs, including competitive athletics, arts, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school prides itself on its school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local events and activities. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with opportunities for personal growth and community service, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates capable of contributing positively to the region and beyond.

980

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitley County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	951
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
951 (97.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (1.4 %)
Two or More
9 (0.9 %)
Black
4 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Whitley County
Phone:	(606)549-7025
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	638
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 9 279

Grade 10 273

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 181

Ungraded 6