Summary:
Scott High School is a public high school located in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,071 students. It is part of the Kenton County School District, which is ranked 15th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Scott High School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.
Scott High School has a strong 94.6% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with 11th-grade students scoring lower than the district and state averages in ACT English and Mathematics. In contrast, 10th-grade students performed slightly better than the state average in KSA Mathematics and Reading. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.26% to 42.48% over the past three years. Interestingly, Scott High School's African American students have performed relatively well, ranking 31st out of 93 Kentucky high schools, while other subgroups, such as Hispanic, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, have struggled.
When compared to nearby schools, Dixie Heights High School and Simon Kenton High School, both in the Kenton County School District, generally outperform Scott High School in test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, Beechwood High School, an independent school district, significantly outperforms Scott High School and other nearby schools in these areas. On the other hand, Lloyd High School and Holmes High School, both in the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent and Covington Independent districts, respectively, have lower test scores and graduation rates compared to Scott High School.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Kenton County
SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 290 Kentucky High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,800
Feeder schools for Scott High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.4
Number of students: 1,071
Racial breakdown:
White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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African American:
3.7%
Asian:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%
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