Summary:
Pendleton County, Kentucky has only one high school, Pendleton County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been consistently below average compared to other high schools in the state, ranking in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools over the past few years with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Pendleton County High School has a strong 96.0% four-year graduation rate, but its academic achievement lags behind state averages. Proficiency rates on standardized tests like the ACT and KSA are lower than the Kentucky state average, with only 30% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English, compared to the 44% state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 56.59%, indicating a population with significant economic challenges.
While Pendleton County High School faces some challenges, the school's consistent graduation rates and potential for targeted interventions to improve academic achievement provide opportunities for improvement. By addressing the gaps in student performance and supporting the needs of the school's economically disadvantaged population, the Pendleton County school district can work to provide a higher-quality education for all students.
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