High Schools in Bath County

Bath County, Kentucky is home to two high schools: Bath County High School and Second Chance Academy. Bath County High School is a larger, traditional public high school with an enrollment of 618 students, while Second Chance Academy is a smaller, public virtual high school with just 13 students.

Bath County High School stands out for its strong four-year graduation rate of 96.5% for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some areas of strength, such as higher proficiency rates in KSA/Reading, KSA/Social Studies, and KSA/Editing and Mechanics, but below-average scores in other subjects. In contrast, Second Chance Academy serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 92.31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 77.35% at Bath County High School.

The data also reveals notable differences in the learning environments between the two schools. Second Chance Academy has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 4.3, compared to 16.2 at Bath County High School, suggesting a more personalized approach to education. Additionally, Bath County High School spends significantly more per student at $23,773 for the 2018-2019 school year, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance in certain areas.