Powell County High School

Summary:

Powell County High School is a public high school in Stanton, Kentucky, serving 651 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Powell County School District, which is ranked 154 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.83% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Powell County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, with performance on standardized tests like the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments significantly below state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 13% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 91.4% is also slightly below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Montgomery County High School and Menifee County High School, which have higher graduation rates of 95.5% and 94.1%, respectively, Powell County High School faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes. The lack of nearby high-performing school options in the area may also limit the choices available to students and families seeking a better educational experience.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 W College Ave
       Stanton, KY  40380


(606) 663-3320

District: Powell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,986 Help


Feeder schools for Powell County High School:

Elementary:    Bowen Elementary School
    Clay City Elementary School
    Stanton Elementary School
Middle:    Powell County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  614

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Powell County High School ranks worse than 78.3% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Powell County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powell County High School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Compare Powell County High School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powell County High School is $14,986.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powell County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell County High School 227th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Powell County High School in the ranking list.)

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Powell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell County 154th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powell County High School

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Rank History for all students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 12.89 208th 217 4.1%
2008 7.34 215th 217 0.9%
2009 23.30 183rd 217 15.7%
2010 15.61 206th 223 7.6%
2011 29.46 181st 226 19.9%
2012 17.64 211th 229 7.9%
2013 31.82 213th 291 26.8%
2014 34.51 207th 290 28.6%
2015 38.92 199th 295 32.5%
2016 43.22 191st 288 33.7%
2017 41.71 200th 287 30.3%
2018 36.69 184th 271 32.1%
2019 22.70 216th 285 24.2%
2021 28.29 199th 267 25.5%
2022 22.77 215th 271 20.7%
2023 17.80 229th 276 17.0%
2024 20.44 227th 290 21.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.63 191st 226 15.5%
2023 27.89 124th 162 23.5%
2024 38.05 90th 168 46.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 155th 232 33.2%
2019 30.98 189th 254 25.6%
2021 26.77 194th 234 17.1%
2022 20.12 221st 266 16.9%
2023 22.39 221st 272 18.8%
2024 15.89 233rd 274 15.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.05 184th 234 21.4%
2019 18.40 209th 249 16.1%
2021 28.49 182nd 236 22.9%
2022 26.58 196th 252 22.2%
2023 12.63 227th 253 10.3%
2024 20.96 212th 261 18.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 123rd 166 25.9%
2019 30.65 117th 166 29.5%
2021 22.68 130th 154 15.6%
2022 40.09 91st 153 40.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.13 72nd 115 37.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.39 153rd 237 35.4%
2019 28.35 195th 251 22.3%
2021 24.64 192nd 238 19.3%
2022 20.93 209th 257 18.7%
2023 23.93 202nd 259 22.0%
2024 16.05 221st 262 15.6%
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Rank History for White students at Powell County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 165th 198 16.7%
2019 17.48 190th 219 13.2%
2021 19.14 169th 203 16.7%
2022 17.72 229th 260 11.9%
2023 13.39 240th 264 9.1%
2024 14.32 235th 273 13.9%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Powell County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 674 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1989 659 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1990 639 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1991 666 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1992 704 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1993 696 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 738 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1995 774 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1996 774 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1997 786 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1998 792 7 2 1 1 n/a n/a 1 804
1999 773 6 1 1 1 n/a n/a 1 783
2000 770 7 1 1 3 n/a n/a 3 785
2001 727 4 1 2 2 n/a n/a 4 740
2002 710 6 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 721
2003 710 6 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 721
2004 723 10 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2005 724 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2006 710 9 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2007 720 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 730
2008 705 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 714
2009 714 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2010 711 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 1 723
2011 704 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 710
2012 735 5 0 3 2 0 1 0 746
2013 708 5 2 4 2 0 2 0 723
2014 707 1 0 8 0 0 3 0 719
2015 683 3 1 11 0 0 3 0 701
2016 660 6 1 9 0 0 3 0 679
2017 644 5 2 17 0 0 2 0 670
2018 643 7 3 16 0 0 4 0 673
2019 645 8 3 13 0 0 5 0 674
2020 629 9 1 13 0 0 5 0 657
2021 622 10 1 14 0 1 8 0 656
2022 655 9 0 18 0 1 7 0 690
2023 615 9 1 15 0 1 10 0 651
2024 585 4 1 17 0 0 7 0 614

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 Powell County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 682 35.0 19.4 n/a
1989 662 37.2 17.7 n/a
1990 641 37.9 16.9 n/a
1991 668 38.0 17.5 n/a
1992 708 39.2 18.0 n/a
1993 701 41.2 17.0 n/a
1994 743 40.2 18.5 n/a
1995 786 45.5 17.3 n/a
1996 786 45.5 17.3 n/a
1997 792 47.5 16.7 33.2
1998 804 50.3 16.0 39.1
1999 783 50.8 15.4 47.1
2000 785 49.1 16.0 39.1
2001 740 49.0 15.1 47
2002 721 47.0 15.3 70.3
2003 721 47.0 15.3 70.3
2004 742 47.0 15.8 n/a
2005 742 45.5 16.3 n/a
2006 729 46.0 15.8 46.5
2007 730 40.0 18.3 55.6
2008 714 46.0 15.5 60.9
2009 720 46.0 15.7 62.1
2010 723 31.0 23.3 68.4
2011 710 46.5 15.2 69.3
2012 746 44.0 16.9 64.6
2013 723 45.0 16.0 69.7
2014 719 44.0 16.3 69
2015 701 47.0 14.9 69.2
2016 679 43.0 15.7 70.8
2017 670 43.5 15.4 74.2
2018 673 42.0 16.0 68.8
2019 674 40.0 16.8 67.4
2020 657 39.1 16.7 63.3
2021 656 40.0 16.4 60.5
2022 690 45.0 15.3 62.2
2023 651 41.0 15.8 58.8
2024 614 38.5 15.9 66.6

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 Powell County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 682 35.0 19.4 n/a
1989 662 37.2 17.7 n/a
1990 641 37.9 16.9 n/a
1991 668 38.0 17.5 n/a
1992 708 39.2 18.0 n/a
1993 701 41.2 17.0 n/a
1994 743 40.2 18.5 n/a
1995 786 45.5 17.3 n/a
1996 786 45.5 17.3 n/a
1997 792 47.5 16.7 33.2
1998 804 50.3 16.0 39.1
1999 783 50.8 15.4 47.1
2000 785 49.1 16.0 39.1
2001 740 49.0 15.1 47
2002 721 47.0 15.3 70.3
2003 721 47.0 15.3 70.3
2004 742 47.0 15.8 n/a
2005 742 45.5 16.3 n/a
2006 729 46.0 15.8 46.5
2007 730 40.0 18.3 55.6
2008 714 46.0 15.5 60.9
2009 720 46.0 15.7 62.1
2010 723 31.0 23.3 68.4
2011 710 46.5 15.2 69.3
2012 746 44.0 16.9 64.6
2013 723 45.0 16.0 69.7
2014 719 44.0 16.3 69
2015 701 47.0 14.9 69.2
2016 679 43.0 15.7 70.8
2017 670 43.5 15.4 74.2
2018 673 42.0 16.0 68.8
2019 674 40.0 16.8 67.4
2020 657 39.1 16.7 63.3
2021 656 40.0 16.4 60.5
2022 690 45.0 15.3 62.2
2023 651 41.0 15.8 58.8
2024 614 38.5 15.9 66.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Powell County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $552 (4.5%) $284 (2.3%) $836 (6.8%) $8,642 (70.5%) $1,937 (15.8%) $10,579 (86.3%) $12,260
2019 $894 (11.0%) $247 (3.1%) $1,209 (14.9%) $4,836 (59.8%) $1,994 (24.6%) $6,830 (84.4%) $8,091
2020 $536 (4.3%) $320 (2.6%) $856 (6.9%) $8,128 (65.5%) $2,077 (16.7%) $11,220 (90.5%) $12,403
2021 $908 (7.5%) $725 (6.0%) $1,763 (14.6%) $9,127 (75.6%) $2,268 (18.8%) $10,599 (87.8%) $12,065
2022 $1,622 (10.8%) $1,242 (8.3%) $2,914 (19.4%) $8,760 (58.5%) $2,450 (16.3%) $11,160 (74.5%) $14,986

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powell County 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 216th of 285 High schoolsRanks 229th of 276 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Powell County High School)31.140
 8.9%
   11th Grade English (Powell County)31.140
 8.9%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Powell County High School)21.317
 4.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Powell County)21.317
 4.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Powell County High School)29.937
 7.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Powell County)29.937
 7.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students674651
 3.4%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander01
White645615
 4.7%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.4%58.8%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Powell County High School

Powell County High School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Kentucky high schools.

Powell County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowen Elementary School
Elementary : Clay City Elementary School
Elementary : Stanton Elementary School
Middle : Powell County Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 614 students attended Powell County High School.

Students at Powell County High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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