Williamstown Senior High

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Williamstown Senior High ranks 58 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Williamstown Senior High is a public high school in Williamstown, Kentucky, serving 227 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Williamstown Independent School District, which is ranked 100 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williamstown Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kentucky, with rankings ranging from 18th to 87th out of 271-290 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Williamstown Senior High students outperform the state average in several key areas, including ACT English proficiency (67% vs. 44% statewide), ACT Reading proficiency (48% vs. 42% statewide), KSA Writing proficiency (60% vs. 43% statewide), and KSA Editing and Mechanics proficiency (59% vs. 45% statewide). The school also boasts a very high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4%, significantly exceeding the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Williamstown Senior High outperforms Gallatin County High School and Owen County High School in academic metrics, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Walton-Verona High School and Simon Kenton High School in some areas, particularly in ACT Mathematics and KSA Reading proficiency. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Williamstown Senior High's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies in supporting these students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097

(859) 824-4421

District: Williamstown Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,594

Feeder schools for Williamstown Senior High:

Elementary:	Williamstown Elementary
Middle:	Williamstown Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Williamstown Senior High ranks better than 80% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Williamstown Senior High 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 Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamstown Senior High is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Williamstown Senior High employs 17.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamstown Senior High is $16,594.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williamstown Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamstown Senior High 58^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Williamstown Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Williamstown Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamstown Independent 100^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Williamstown Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Williamstown Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2014	65.77	80^th	290	72.4%
2015	61.99	108^th	295	63.4%
2016	60.35	107^th	288	62.8%
2017	69.01	76^th	287	73.5%
2018	80.47	37^th	271	86.3%
2019	62.22	87^th	285	69.5%
2021	85.95	19^th	267	92.9%
2022	62.39	82^nd	271	69.7%
2023	83.92	18^th	276	93.5%
2024	73.66	58^th	290	80.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Williamstown Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.90	81^st	226	64.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamstown Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	76.67	30^th	232	87.1%
2019	58.51	100^th	254	60.6%
2021	96.50	6^th	234	97.4%
2022	62.89	69^th	266	74.1%
2023	84.01	17^th	272	93.8%
2024	76.66	35^th	274	87.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Williamstown Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	87.87	14^th	234	94.0%
2019	59.35	97^th	249	61.0%
2021	82.15	18^th	236	92.4%
2022	73.60	41^st	252	83.7%
2023	78.11	26^th	253	89.7%
2024	64.73	84^th	261	67.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Williamstown Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	47.12	130^th	237	45.1%
2019	69.18	58^th	251	76.9%
2021	88.32	14^th	238	94.1%
2022	42.37	136^th	257	47.1%
2023	85.79	15^th	259	94.2%
2024	75.24	42^nd	262	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at Williamstown Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	58.05	89^th	260	65.8%
2023	78.50	32^nd	264	87.9%
2024	67.48	70^th	273	74.4%

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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 Williamstown Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	231	1	3	2	0	0	3	240
2013	225	2	4	4	0	0	5	240
2014	236	2	3	3	0	0	4	248
2015	240	0	2	2	0	0	4	248
2016	233	1	2	2	0	1	0	239
2017	219	2	4	0	0	0	2	227
2018	220	2	3	1	0	0	1	227
2019	219	0	2	1	0	0	3	225
2020	241	0	3	7	0	0	5	256
2021	238	2	2	13	1	0	8	264
2022	230	2	4	15	0	0	5	256
2023	201	2	3	16	0	0	5	227
2024	188	2	2	13	0	0	10	215

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 Williamstown Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	240	17.8	13.4	45.4
2013	240	15.6	15.3	50.8
2014	248	15.9	15.5	51.2
2015	248	15.0	16.5	60.5
2016	239	13.0	18.3	60.7
2017	227	13.4	16.9	42.7
2018	227	14.4	15.7	46.7
2019	225	13.5	16.6	42.2
2020	256	15.6	16.3	43.8
2021	264	15.4	17.0	33.7
2022	256	15.9	16.0	37.1
2023	227	17.0	13.2	45.8
2024	215	17.1	12.5	39.5

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 Williamstown Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	240	17.8	13.4	45.4
2013	240	15.6	15.3	50.8
2014	248	15.9	15.5	51.2
2015	248	15.0	16.5	60.5
2016	239	13.0	18.3	60.7
2017	227	13.4	16.9	42.7
2018	227	14.4	15.7	46.7
2019	225	13.5	16.6	42.2
2020	256	15.6	16.3	43.8
2021	264	15.4	17.0	33.7
2022	256	15.9	16.0	37.1
2023	227	17.0	13.2	45.8
2024	215	17.1	12.5	39.5

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 Williamstown Senior High

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	$364 (2.8%)	$152 (1.2%)	$364 (2.8%)	$8,803 (68.8%)	$2,539 (19.8%)	$11,130 (86.9%)	$12,803
2019	$12,963 (100.0%)	$414 (3.2%)	$822 (6.3%)	$7,784 (60.0%)	$2,684 (20.7%)	$10,978 (84.7%)	$12,963
2020	$424 (3.0%)	$497 (3.6%)	$921 (6.6%)	$7,521 (53.8%)	$2,703 (19.3%)	$10,224 (73.2%)	$13,974
2021	$426 (3.2%)	$810 (6.0%)	$1,236 (9.2%)	$8,085 (60.2%)	$2,407 (17.9%)	$10,492 (78.2%)	$13,423
2022	$501 (3.0%)	$1,090 (6.6%)	$1,591 (9.6%)	$8,929 (53.8%)	$2,538 (15.3%)	$11,467 (69.1%)	$16,594

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamstown Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 276 High schools	24%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Williamstown Senior High)	51.8	66	14.2%
11th Grade English (Williamstown Independent)	51.8	66	14.2%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown Senior High)	39.3	43	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Williamstown Independent)	39.3	43	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Williamstown Senior High)	41.1	63	21.9%
11th Grade Reading (Williamstown Independent)	41.1	63	21.9%
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	225	227	0.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	1	16	1500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	219	201	8.2%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	45.8%	3.6%

Schools Near Williamstown Senior High

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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
Williamstown Senior High	Public	9-12	300 Helton Street	Williamstown	41097	Grant County	Williamstown Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 824-4421	215	17	12.5	39.5%	188 (87.4%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (6.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	73.7	58^th of 290 public high schools	80.0%		83.9	18^th of 276 public high schools	93.5%	40	43.0	45.0	60.0	37.0	59.0	67.0	36.0	48.0	$16,594	$501	$1,090	$1,591	$8,929	$2,538	$11,467
Grant County High School	Public	9-12	715 Warsaw Road	Dry Ridge	41035	Grant County	Grant County	No	No	No	No	(859) 824-9739	1,062	57	18.6	65.7%	954 (89.8%)	7 (0.7%)	61 (5.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	32 (3.0%)	30.3	203^rd of 290 public high schools	30.0%		44	157^th of 276 public high schools	43.1%	46	32.0	39.0	30.0	22.0	27.0	42.0	20.0	30.0	$12,020	$624	$685	$1,309	$8,654	$2,057	$10,711
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	15600 Turner Rd	Crittenden	41030	Grant County	Kenton County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 363-2541	12	1	12.0	25.0%	9 (75.0%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pendleton County High School	Public	9-12	2359 Hwy 27 N	Falmouth	41040	Pendleton County	Pendleton County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 654-3355	710	37	19.1	58.0%	678 (95.5%)	5 (0.7%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	33.1	194^th of 290 public high schools	33.1%		23.5	211^th of 276 public high schools	23.6%	17	32.0	43.0	42.0	19.0	32.0	30.0	19.0	35.0	$13,082	$677	$448	$1,126	$8,507	$2,974	$11,481
Walton-Verona High School	Public	9-12	30 School Rd	Walton	41094	Boone County	Walton-Verona Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 485-7721	557	36	15.4	33.4%	507 (91.0%)	8 (1.4%)	15 (2.7%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	84.9	20^th of 290 public high schools	93.1%		86.9	14^th of 276 public high schools	94.9%	6	49.0	56.0	55.0	48.0	65.0	62.0	40.0	60.0	$13,879	$360	$85	$445	$10,023	$2,487	$12,510
Owen County High School	Public	9-12	2340 Hwy 22 E	Owenton	40359	Owen County	Owen County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 484-5509	558	28	19.9	53.6%	506 (90.7%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	29.6	204^th of 290 public high schools	29.7%		25.8	205^th of 276 public high schools	25.7%	1	30.0	32.0	41.0	24.0	35.0	23.0	24.0	32.0	$15,987	$1,433	$822	$2,256	$7,526	$3,207	$10,733
Simon Kenton High School	Public	9-12	11132 Madison Pk	Independence	41051	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 960-0100	1,882	84	22.4	38.0%	1,666 (88.5%)	37 (2.0%)	82 (4.4%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	84 (4.5%)	62.6	95^th of 290 public high schools	67.2%		70.4	53^rd of 276 public high schools	80.8%	42	41.0	48.0	45.0	36.0	45.0	53.0	36.0	45.0	$12,214	$394	$323	$717	$8,139	$1,635	$9,774
Gallatin County High School	Public	9-12	70 Wildcat Circle	Warsaw	41095	Gallatin County	Gallatin County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 567-7640	460	27	17.3	59.1%	392 (85.2%)	2 (0.4%)	54 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	15.9	235^th of 290 public high schools	19.0%		22.8	215^th of 276 public high schools	22.1%	20	18.0	25.0	26.0	21.0	27.0	23.0	19.0	25.0	$12,609	$824	$404	$1,228	$8,914	$2,466	$11,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Williamstown Senior High

Is Williamstown Senior High a good school?

Williamstown Senior High ranks 58^th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Williamstown Senior High?

Students at Williamstown Senior High are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Williamstown Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Williamstown Senior High.

What schools feed into Williamstown Senior High?

Williamstown Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Williamstown Elementary
Middle : Williamstown Junior High

What district is Williamstown Senior High in?

Williamstown Independent

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