Is Frankfort High School a good school?

Frankfort High School ranks 156 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Frankfort High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Frankfort High School.

What is the racial makeup of Frankfort High School?

Students at Frankfort High School are 71% White, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Frankfort High School?

Frankfort High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Second Street School

Frankfort High School

Summary:

Frankfort High School is a public high school in Frankfort, Kentucky, serving 322 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Frankfort Independent School District, which is ranked 98 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frankfort High School has a strong 97.2% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in ACT English (46%), ACT Mathematics (30%), and ACT Reading (49%) comparable to the Frankfort Independent district and the state of Kentucky. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and White students outperforming African American students. Additionally, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is below the overall school average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Anderson County High School and Woodford County High School, Frankfort High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below. The nearby virtual schools, such as Safe Harbor Academy and Panther Transition Academy, have significantly lower test scores and graduation rates compared to Frankfort High School and the other nearby traditional public schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 875-8655

District: Frankfort Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,257

Feeder schools for Frankfort High School:

Elementary:

Second Street School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 322

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.1%

African American:

16.5%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frankfort High School ranks worse than 53.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frankfort High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frankfort High School is $22,257.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frankfort High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort High School 156^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Frankfort High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Frankfort Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort Independent 98^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frankfort High School

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Rank History for all students at Frankfort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	72.31	42^nd	217	80.6%
2008	73.01	34^th	217	84.3%
2009	71.31	41^st	217	81.1%
2010	51.70	97^th	223	56.5%
2011	47.38	119^th	226	47.3%
2012	68.33	49^th	229	78.6%
2013	69.25	67^th	291	77.0%
2014	62.09	96^th	290	66.9%
2015	50.99	165^th	295	44.1%
2016	59.26	114^th	288	60.4%
2017	46.95	185^th	287	35.5%
2018	33.39	196^th	271	27.7%
2019	75.03	41^st	285	85.6%
2021	59.31	70^th	267	73.8%
2022	70.90	46^th	271	83.0%
2023	45.03	153^rd	276	44.6%
2024	43.95	156^th	290	46.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Frankfort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.04	35^th	49	28.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frankfort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	30.09	181^st	232	22.0%
2019	90.50	8^th	254	96.9%
2021	46.43	113^th	234	51.7%
2023	42.68	159^th	272	41.5%
2024	39.13	171^st	274	37.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Frankfort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	22.76	193^rd	234	17.5%
2019	61.90	87^th	249	65.1%
2021	60.64	68^th	236	71.2%
2022	74.98	34^th	252	86.5%
2023	47.40	135^th	253	46.6%
2024	51.50	124^th	261	52.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Frankfort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	40.12	151^st	237	36.3%
2019	82.97	22^nd	251	91.2%
2021	39.98	125^th	238	47.5%
2022	61.91	74^th	257	71.2%
2023	41.92	146^th	259	43.6%
2024	30.21	187^th	262	28.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Frankfort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	24.60	76^th	94	19.1%
2021	30.50	59^th	78	24.4%
2022	75.45	12^th	89	86.5%
2023	29.62	61^st	83	26.5%
2024	34.99	59^th	93	36.6%

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Rank History for White students at Frankfort High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.52	125^th	198	36.9%
2019	74.52	40^th	219	81.7%
2021	60.31	50^th	203	75.4%
2022	75.69	34^th	260	86.9%
2023	56.61	91^st	264	65.5%
2024	45.29	144^th	273	47.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frankfort High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	198	48	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1989	196	57	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1990	191	52	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1991	194	52	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1992	197	49	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1993	198	58	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1994	225	61	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1995	254	49	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	306
1996	254	49	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	306
1997	250	61	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	314
1998	279	39	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	326
1999	265	35	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	307
2000	276	40	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	5	324
2001	290	46	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	344
2002	253	58	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2003	253	58	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2004	248	61	4	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	320
2005	271	59	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	336
2006	272	64	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2007	265	58	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	330
2008	314	84	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	4	410
2009	282	76	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	8	370
2010	256	82	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	11	357
2011	218	73	0	7	0	0	13	0	311
2012	218	66	5	12	0	0	25	0	326
2013	229	57	9	11	0	0	24	0	330
2014	146	32	1	10	0	0	19	0	208
2015	154	42	2	4	0	0	17	0	219
2016	146	34	1	4	0	0	20	0	205
2017	144	43	1	5	0	0	20	0	213
2018	170	38	2	6	0	0	22	0	238
2019	160	35	1	6	0	0	26	0	228
2020	178	34	0	11	0	0	37	0	260
2021	205	44	0	9	0	0	36	0	294
2022	210	52	0	14	0	0	35	0	311
2023	229	53	0	19	1	0	20	0	322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frankfort High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	248	19.4	12.7	n/a
1989	255	18.0	14.1	n/a
1990	243	18.3	13.2	n/a
1991	246	18.5	13.2	n/a
1992	246	18.6	13.2	n/a
1993	256	21.2	12.1	n/a
1994	286	20.2	14.2	n/a
1995	306	21.5	14.2	n/a
1996	306	21.5	14.2	n/a
1997	314	21.7	14.5	10.2
1998	326	23.3	14.0	3.8
1999	307	22.7	13.5	7.9
2000	324	22.6	14.3	0.9
2001	344	0.0	0.0	7.7
2002	314	21.5	14.6	27.4
2003	314	21.5	14.6	27.4
2004	320	21.8	14.7	n/a
2005	336	22.0	15.3	n/a
2006	343	24.5	14.0	31.8
2007	330	26.0	12.7	27.1
2008	410	26.0	15.8	41.9
2009	370	27.8	13.3	45.3
2010	357	27.0	13.2	47.4
2011	311	29.0	10.7	48.2
2012	326	27.8	11.7	48.2
2013	330	24.2	13.5	41.5
2014	208	22.1	9.3	42.8
2015	219	21.0	10.4	50.7
2016	205	17.0	12.0	56.6
2017	213	19.5	10.9	56.3
2018	238	17.5	13.6	52.5
2019	228	21.4	10.6	51.3
2020	260	22.4	11.5	44.6
2021	294	24.5	12.0	42.2
2022	311	24.5	12.6	n/a
2023	322	24.0	13.4	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frankfort High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	248	19.4	12.7	n/a
1989	255	18.0	14.1	n/a
1990	243	18.3	13.2	n/a
1991	246	18.5	13.2	n/a
1992	246	18.6	13.2	n/a
1993	256	21.2	12.1	n/a
1994	286	20.2	14.2	n/a
1995	306	21.5	14.2	n/a
1996	306	21.5	14.2	n/a
1997	314	21.7	14.5	10.2
1998	326	23.3	14.0	3.8
1999	307	22.7	13.5	7.9
2000	324	22.6	14.3	0.9
2001	344	0.0	0.0	7.7
2002	314	21.5	14.6	27.4
2003	314	21.5	14.6	27.4
2004	320	21.8	14.7	n/a
2005	336	22.0	15.3	n/a
2006	343	24.5	14.0	31.8
2007	330	26.0	12.7	27.1
2008	410	26.0	15.8	41.9
2009	370	27.8	13.3	45.3
2010	357	27.0	13.2	47.4
2011	311	29.0	10.7	48.2
2012	326	27.8	11.7	48.2
2013	330	24.2	13.5	41.5
2014	208	22.1	9.3	42.8
2015	219	21.0	10.4	50.7
2016	205	17.0	12.0	56.6
2017	213	19.5	10.9	56.3
2018	238	17.5	13.6	52.5
2019	228	21.4	10.6	51.3
2020	260	22.4	11.5	44.6
2021	294	24.5	12.0	42.2
2022	311	24.5	12.6	n/a
2023	322	24.0	13.4	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frankfort High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$771 (4.2%)	$497 (2.7%)	$1,268 (7.0%)	$12,448 (68.4%)	$3,181 (17.5%)	$15,630 (85.9%)	$18,201
2019	$695 (4.1%)	$501 (2.9%)	$1,196 (7.0%)	$13,011 (76.3%)	$2,840 (16.7%)	$15,851 (93.0%)	$17,047
2020	$598 (3.5%)	$416 (2.4%)	$1,012 (5.9%)	$13,020 (76.1%)	$2,791 (16.3%)	$15,811 (92.4%)	$17,110
2021	$2,198 (13.2%)	$841 (5.0%)	$3,039 (18.2%)	$10,884 (65.2%)	$2,474 (14.8%)	$13,661 (81.8%)	$16,700
2022	$3,066 (13.8%)	$1,376 (6.2%)	$4,443 (20.0%)	$10,674 (48.0%)	$4,108 (18.5%)	$14,827 (66.6%)	$22,257

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frankfort High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 285 High schools	Ranks 153^rd of 276 High schools	41%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Frankfort High School)	56.1	40	16.1%
11th Grade English (Frankfort Independent)	48.9	39	9.9%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort High School)	39	30	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Frankfort Independent)	34	28	6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Frankfort High School)	58.5	40	18.5%
11th Grade Reading (Frankfort Independent)	55.3	37	18.3%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	228	322	41.2%
African American	35	53	51.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	19	216.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	160	229	43.1%
Two or More Races	26	20	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.3%	40.1%	11.3%

Schools Near Frankfort High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Frankfort High School	Public	9-12	328 Shelby St	Frankfort	40601	Franklin County	Frankfort Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 875-8655	322	24	13.4	40.1%	229 (71.1%)	53 (16.5%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	43.9	156^th of 290 public high schools	46.2%		45	153^rd of 276 public high schools	44.6%	3	34.0	42.0	34.0	22.0	32.0	46.0	30.0	49.0	$22,257	$3,066	$1,376	$4,443	$10,674	$4,108	$14,827
Panther Transition Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	328 Shelby Street	Frankfort	40601	Franklin County	Frankfort Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(502) 875-8655	22	1	22.0	86.4%	15 (68.2%)	2 (9.1%)	4 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Western Hills High School	Public	9-12	100 Doctors Dr	Frankfort	40601	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	No	(502) 875-8400	817	45	17.9	44.7%	627 (76.7%)	36 (4.4%)	72 (8.8%)	25 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.5%)	51.2	134^th of 290 public high schools	53.8%		48	137^th of 276 public high schools	50.4%	3	31.0	41.0	54.0	37.0	43.0	41.0	23.0	43.0	$14,548	$556	$168	$8,227	$5,862	$1,138	$14,537
Franklin County High School	Public	9-12	1100 E Main St	Frankfort	40601	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	No	(502) 695-6750	960	57	16.8	48.4%	648 (67.5%)	123 (12.8%)	100 (10.4%)	13 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (7.8%)	49.3	143^rd of 290 public high schools	50.7%		68	58^th of 276 public high schools	79.0%	85	29.0	43.0	52.0	29.0	42.0	45.0	28.0	40.0	$14,473	$484	$204	$8,048	$5,905	$1,102	$14,400
Franklin County Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	1106 E Main St	Frankfort	40601	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	No	(502) 695-6790	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
William Cofield High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	1106 East Main Street	Frankfort	40601	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	Yes	No	(502) 695-6790	58	4	14.5	58.6%	41 (70.7%)	4 (6.9%)	4 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.5%)								(n/a)
The Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	400 Democrat Drive	Frankfort	40601	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	Yes	No	(502) 695-6720	46	7	6.5	73.9%	28 (60.9%)	10 (21.7%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (15.2%)								(n/a)
Anderson County High School	Public	9-12	1 Bearcat Dr	Lawrenceburg	40342	Anderson County	Anderson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 839-5118	1,189	68	17.4	39.7%	1,059 (89.1%)	19 (1.6%)	63 (5.3%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.3%)	65.8	85^th of 290 public high schools	70.7%		65	69^th of 276 public high schools	75.0%	16	42.0	52.0	48.0	48.0	50.0	44.0	32.0	38.0	$10,645	$569	$378	$947	$7,229	$2,180	$9,409
Woodford County High School	Public	9-12	180 Frankfort St	Versailles	40383	Woodford County	Woodford County	No	No	No	No	(859) 879-4630	1,300	70	18.5	40.9%	966 (74.3%)	50 (3.8%)	214 (16.5%)	14 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.2%)	84	22^nd of 290 public high schools	92.4%		64.1	72^nd of 276 public high schools	73.9%	50	50.0	60.0	52.0	59.0	55.0	54.0	41.0	57.0	$13,453	$593	$249	$843	$482	$2,224	$10,903
Safe Harbor Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	134 Macey Avenue	Versailles	40383	Woodford County	Woodford County	No	No	Yes	Yes	(859) 879-4694	22	4	5.1	86.4%	17 (77.3%)	1 (4.5%)	3 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	6.1	268^th of 290 public high schools	7.6%					(n/a)						5.0	5.0	11.0

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