Great Crossing High School

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Great Crossing High School ranks 67 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Great Crossing High School is a public high school in Georgetown, Kentucky, serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Scott County School District, which is ranked 80 out of 159 districts in the state.

Great Crossing High School consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, including ACT English, Math, and Reading, as well as the Kentucky State Assessments. The school has an impressive 92.8% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's performance for Hispanic and multi-racial students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at over 40%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to the two other high schools in the Scott County School District, Scott County High School and Phoenix Horizon Community, Great Crossing High School outperforms them in most academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's performance for female students is lower compared to male students, suggesting potential gender-based achievement gaps that could be further investigated.

Detail:

Public 9-12

120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324

(502) 867-6662

District: Scott County

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,537

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 1,700

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

Hispanic:

13.4%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Great Crossing High School ranks better than 76.9% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Scott County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.25. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Great Crossing 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Great Crossing High School has the largest high school student body size in the Scott County School District. Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), Hispanic (13.4%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Crossing High School is 20.3, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Scott County School District! (See more...)

Compare Great Crossing High School employs 83.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Crossing High School is $13,537, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Scott County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Crossing High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Crossing High School 67^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Great Crossing High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Scott County:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County 80^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Great Crossing High School

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Rank History for all students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	71.08	38^th	267	85.8%
2022	62.49	81^st	271	70.1%
2023	65.90	65^th	276	76.4%
2024	70.25	67^th	290	76.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	42.69	29^th	49	40.8%
2022	32.24	56^th	77	27.3%
2023	56.01	29^th	76	61.8%
2024	32.71	64^th	87	26.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.04	27^th	41	34.1%
2024	49.26	18^th	48	62.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.80	83^rd	162	48.8%
2024	43.97	69^th	168	58.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	56.57	72^nd	234	69.2%
2022	43.90	145^th	266	45.5%
2023	45.02	144^th	272	47.1%
2024	52.77	115^th	274	58.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	50.00	14^th	26	46.2%
2022	13.71	30^th	32	6.3%
2023	42.89	20^th	37	45.9%
2024	36.43	20^th	30	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	65.02	52^nd	236	78.0%
2022	59.18	84^th	252	66.7%
2023	59.54	91^st	253	64.0%
2024	57.87	101^st	261	61.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.01	40^th	154	74.0%
2022	30.80	113^th	153	26.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.26	24^th	38	36.8%
2024	33.34	12^th	17	29.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	67.49	41^st	238	82.8%
2022	64.91	61^st	257	76.3%
2023	71.04	42^nd	259	83.8%
2024	73.75	45^th	262	82.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	17.64	71^st	78	9.0%
2022	47.65	35^th	89	60.7%
2023	49.58	33^rd	83	60.2%
2024	65.38	25^th	93	73.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	46.99	47^th	92	48.9%
2022	22.02	95^th	114	16.7%
2023	41.43	65^th	116	44.0%
2024	37.93	75^th	124	39.5%

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Rank History for White students at Great Crossing High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	72.85	30^th	203	85.2%
2022	66.22	59^th	260	77.3%
2023	70.81	46^th	264	82.6%
2024	72.65	49^th	273	82.1%

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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 Great Crossing High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	1092	117	9	152	5	1	68	1444
2021	1275	117	9	183	4	3	73	1664
2022	1310	120	10	205	5	3	79	1732
2023	1348	114	12	224	3	3	86	1790
2024	1270	109	14	228	0	2	77	1700

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 Great Crossing High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1444	66.0	21.8	39.1
2021	1664	72.5	22.9	38.9
2022	1732	78.5	22.0	40.6
2023	1790	77.7	23.0	42.9
2024	1700	83.4	20.3	41.2

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 Great Crossing High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	1444	66.0	21.8	39.1
2021	1664	72.5	22.9	38.9
2022	1732	78.5	22.0	40.6
2023	1790	77.7	23.0	42.9
2024	1700	83.4	20.3	41.2

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 Great Crossing 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)
2020	$293 (1.5%)	$128 (0.7%)	$420 (2.2%)	$10,188 (53.1%)	$3,030 (15.8%)	$13,217 (68.8%)	$19,197
2021	$444 (3.3%)	$234 (1.7%)	$678 (5.0%)	$9,674 (71.7%)	$1,257 (9.3%)	$10,931 (81.0%)	$13,500
2022	$301 (2.2%)	$492 (3.6%)	$793 (5.9%)	$7,707 (56.9%)	$1,272 (9.4%)	$8,979 (66.3%)	$13,537

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Schools Near Great Crossing 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 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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
Great Crossing High School	Public	9-12	120 Betsy Way	Georgetown	40324	Scott County	Scott County	No	No	No	No	(502) 867-6662	1,700	83	20.3	41.2%	1,270 (74.7%)	109 (6.4%)	228 (13.4%)	14 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (4.5%)	70.3	67^th of 290 public high schools	76.9%		65.9	65^th of 276 public high schools	76.4%	2				42.0				55.0	40.0		46.0		52.0	53.0	33.0	50.0	$13,537	$301	$492	$793	$7,707	$1,272	$8,979
Elkhorn Crossing School	Public	9-12	2001 Frankfort Road	Georgetown	40324	Scott County	Scott County	No	No	No	No	(502) 570-4920	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Phoenix Horizon Community	Public	6-12	1076 Cardinal Lane	Georgetown	40324	Scott County	Scott County	No	No	No	No	(502) 863-4057	86	13	6.6	75.6%	58 (67.4%)	7 (8.1%)	16 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	11.6	244^th of 290 public high schools	15.9%		17.2	231^st of 276 public high schools	16.3%	13									8.0		16.0		36.0	23.0	5.0	14.0
Scott County High School	Public	9-12	1080 Cardinal Dr	Georgetown	40324	Scott County	Scott County	No	No	No	No	(502) 863-4131	1,353	67	20.1	36.9%	1,009 (74.6%)	103 (7.6%)	146 (10.8%)	22 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	70 (5.2%)	60.6	98^th of 290 public high schools	66.2%		57.9	98^th of 276 public high schools	64.5%					37.0				52.0	39.0		40.0		45.0	47.0	33.0	47.0	$15,434	$390	$537	$927	$9,331	$1,398	$10,728
The Stables	Public	8-12	4185 Walt Robertson Road	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 333-5827	41	4	9.5	58.5%	28 (68.3%)	6 (14.6%)	5 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)	43.3	159^th of 290 public high schools	45.2%					(n/a)													23.0	46.0	15.0	46.0
Future Forward Education & Career Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	3475 Spurr Rd	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Franklin County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 246-2806	36	5	7.2	8.3%	11 (30.6%)	18 (50.0%)	3 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Locust Trace AgriScience Center	Public	9-12	3591 Leestown Road	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3990	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Success Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1555 Georgetown Road	Lexington	40511	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 381-4000	366	18	20.1	64.8%	179 (48.9%)	90 (24.6%)	68 (18.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.8%)	41	171^st of 290 public high schools	41.0%		26	204^th of 276 public high schools	26.1%	33	16.0	15.0	15.0		42.0	29.0	38.0	27.0	33.0	26.0	29.0	41.0	38.0	46.0	24.0	49.0
Fayette County Learning Center	Public	8-12	475 Price Road	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-0597	189	25	7.6	70.9%	103 (54.5%)	42 (22.2%)	30 (15.9%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.8%)	23.9	217^th of 290 public high schools	25.2%		13.7	237^th of 276 public high schools	14.1%	20							25.0	27.0		20.0	23.0	29.0	38.0	25.0	13.0	34.0
Audrey Grevious Center	Public	6-12	1177 Harry Sykes Way	Lexington	40504	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 246-4370	18	5	3.6	55.6%	8 (44.4%)	5 (27.8%)	4 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Crossing High School

What is the racial makeup of Great Crossing High School?

Students at Great Crossing High School are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Great Crossing High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,700 students attended Great Crossing High School.

Is Great Crossing High School a good school?

Great Crossing High School ranks 67^th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Great Crossing High School in?

Scott County

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