Is Caverna High School a good school?

Caverna High School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Kentucky high schools.

How many students attend Caverna High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 213 students attended Caverna High School.

What is the racial makeup of Caverna High School?

Students at Caverna High School are 67% White, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Caverna High School?

Caverna High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Caverna Elementary School Middle : Caverna Middle School

Caverna High School

Summary:

Caverna High School is a public high school located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Caverna Independent School District, which is ranked 159 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Caverna High School has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caverna High School's academic performance is significantly below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to the state average of 44%. In mathematics, only 4% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30%. The school's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year is 88.5%, which is lower than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Edmonson County High School (94.8%) and Barren County High School (97.3%).

Caverna High School has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.88% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Edmonson County High School (54.39%) and Barren County High School (50.04%). Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $14,815 in the 2018-2019 school year, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to explore alternative strategies for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749

(270) 773-2828

District: Caverna Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
255^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,100

Feeder schools for Caverna High School:

Elementary:	Caverna Elementary School
Middle:	Caverna Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 213

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

African American:

14.6%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caverna High School ranks worse than 87.9% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Caverna 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 Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), African American (14.6%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caverna High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Caverna High School employs 17.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caverna High School is $19,100.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caverna High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caverna High School 255^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Caverna High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Caverna Independent:

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

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Rank History for Caverna High School

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Rank History for all students at Caverna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	14.69	203^rd	217	6.5%
2008	49.96	105^th	217	51.6%
2009	12.10	210^th	217	3.2%
2010	11.27	217^th	223	2.7%
2011	28.82	182^nd	226	19.5%
2012	10.64	226^th	229	1.3%
2013	37.37	205^th	291	29.6%
2014	30.82	216^th	290	25.5%
2015	40.08	198^th	295	32.9%
2016	22.52	225^th	288	21.9%
2017	40.76	204^th	287	28.9%
2018	20.57	210^th	271	22.5%
2019	12.38	236^th	285	17.2%
2021	28.91	197^th	267	26.2%
2022	21.50	220^th	271	18.8%
2023	28.45	197^th	276	28.6%
2024	8.98	255^th	290	12.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Caverna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.03	203^rd	226	10.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	36.26	168^th	232	27.6%
2019	22.30	207^th	254	18.5%
2021	34.00	168^th	234	28.2%
2022	29.35	206^th	266	22.6%
2023	45.70	141^st	272	48.2%
2024	15.82	236^th	274	13.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Caverna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	44.11	142^nd	234	39.3%
2019	16.85	212^th	249	14.9%
2021	4.96	229^th	236	3.0%
2022	15.38	221^st	252	12.3%
2023	33.89	185^th	253	26.9%
2024	11.24	232^nd	261	11.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Caverna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	14.48	207^th	237	12.7%
2019	10.75	224^th	251	10.8%
2021	32.12	165^th	238	30.7%
2022	27.38	195^th	257	24.1%
2023	26.06	193^rd	259	25.5%
2024	9.34	239^th	262	8.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Caverna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.65	53^rd	93	43.0%

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Rank History for White students at Caverna High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	22.17	167^th	198	15.7%
2019	6.71	202^nd	219	7.8%
2021	20.52	166^th	203	18.2%
2022	12.80	236^th	260	9.2%
2023	21.97	215^th	264	18.6%
2024	6.94	254^th	273	7.0%

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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 Caverna High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	395	70	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1989	378	66	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1990	351	80	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
1991	369	64	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1992	358	67	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1993	357	67	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1994	339	67	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1995	375	69	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1996	375	69	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
1997	332	74	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1998	345	74	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	426
1999	336	78	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	4	421
2000	327	80	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	412
2001	293	81	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	3	383
2002	164	47	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2003	164	47	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2004	178	51	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2005	180	46	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2006	190	43	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2007	185	33	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	2	223
2008	189	31	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	6	231
2009	191	31	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	10	236
2010	192	29	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	10	235
2011	182	28	2	1	1	0	8	0	222
2012	162	27	1	2	1	0	8	0	201
2013	151	26	1	6	0	0	5	0	189
2014	147	30	4	6	0	0	7	0	194
2015	173	35	3	7	0	0	8	0	226
2016	172	28	2	5	0	0	8	0	215
2017	162	25	2	5	0	0	13	0	207
2018	146	22	1	6	1	0	19	0	195
2019	149	18	1	5	1	0	19	0	193
2020	140	23	1	6	0	0	21	0	191
2021	137	23	1	5	0	0	19	0	185
2022	140	27	0	5	1	0	21	0	194
2023	140	35	0	6	2	0	25	0	208
2024	143	31	0	12	2	0	25	0	213

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Caverna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	465	30.0	15.5	n/a
1989	444	30.0	14.8	n/a
1990	432	29.5	14.6	n/a
1991	433	29.9	14.4	n/a
1992	427	29.1	14.6	n/a
1993	424	28.0	15.1	n/a
1994	406	28.0	14.5	n/a
1995	446	28.9	15.4	n/a
1996	446	28.9	15.4	n/a
1997	413	29.4	14.0	31.5
1998	426	29.8	14.3	37.9
1999	421	30.2	13.9	46
2000	412	31.7	13.0	41.8
2001	383	29.5	13.0	45
2002	215	18.0	11.9	66
2003	215	18.0	11.9	66
2004	231	16.8	13.8	n/a
2005	229	16.6	13.8	n/a
2006	236	16.6	14.2	55.9
2007	223	20.0	11.2	55.7
2008	231	16.2	14.3	58.7
2009	236	18.4	12.8	68.6
2010	235	12.1	19.4	59.6
2011	222	17.3	12.8	68.5
2012	201	16.8	11.9	68.7
2013	189	17.2	10.9	65.6
2014	194	19.5	9.9	75.3
2015	226	16.0	14.1	77
2016	215	15.0	14.3	73
2017	207	15.3	13.5	79.7
2018	195	14.0	13.8	88.2
2019	193	14.3	13.4	81.3
2020	191	14.5	13.0	79.6
2021	185	16.1	11.4	73.5
2022	194	19.4	9.9	76.3
2023	208	16.1	12.8	77.9
2024	213	17.7	11.9	70.9

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 Caverna High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	465	30.0	15.5	n/a
1989	444	30.0	14.8	n/a
1990	432	29.5	14.6	n/a
1991	433	29.9	14.4	n/a
1992	427	29.1	14.6	n/a
1993	424	28.0	15.1	n/a
1994	406	28.0	14.5	n/a
1995	446	28.9	15.4	n/a
1996	446	28.9	15.4	n/a
1997	413	29.4	14.0	31.5
1998	426	29.8	14.3	37.9
1999	421	30.2	13.9	46
2000	412	31.7	13.0	41.8
2001	383	29.5	13.0	45
2002	215	18.0	11.9	66
2003	215	18.0	11.9	66
2004	231	16.8	13.8	n/a
2005	229	16.6	13.8	n/a
2006	236	16.6	14.2	55.9
2007	223	20.0	11.2	55.7
2008	231	16.2	14.3	58.7
2009	236	18.4	12.8	68.6
2010	235	12.1	19.4	59.6
2011	222	17.3	12.8	68.5
2012	201	16.8	11.9	68.7
2013	189	17.2	10.9	65.6
2014	194	19.5	9.9	75.3
2015	226	16.0	14.1	77
2016	215	15.0	14.3	73
2017	207	15.3	13.5	79.7
2018	195	14.0	13.8	88.2
2019	193	14.3	13.4	81.3
2020	191	14.5	13.0	79.6
2021	185	16.1	11.4	73.5
2022	194	19.4	9.9	76.3
2023	208	16.1	12.8	77.9
2024	213	17.7	11.9	70.9

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 Caverna 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	$171 (1.1%)	$112 (0.7%)	$282 (1.8%)	$11,232 (71.9%)	$4,102 (26.3%)	$15,335 (98.2%)	$15,617
2019	$178 (1.2%)	$115 (0.8%)	$293 (2.0%)	$11,209 (75.7%)	$2,655 (17.9%)	$13,864 (93.6%)	$14,815
2020	$183 (1.2%)	$241 (1.6%)	$424 (2.8%)	$12,001 (77.9%)	$2,527 (16.4%)	$14,528 (94.3%)	$15,413
2021	$873 (4.9%)	$1,604 (9.0%)	$2,477 (13.9%)	$11,912 (67.0%)	$3,084 (17.3%)	$14,997 (84.3%)	$17,785
2022	$2,577 (13.5%)	$1,793 (9.4%)	$4,370 (22.9%)	$11,152 (58.4%)	$3,299 (17.3%)	$14,451 (75.7%)	$19,100

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caverna High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 197^th of 276 High schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Caverna High School)	20	35	15%
11th Grade English (Caverna Independent)	20	35	15%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Caverna High School)	10	18	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Caverna Independent)	10	18	8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Caverna High School)	28	33	5%
11th Grade Reading (Caverna Independent)	28	33	5%
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	193	208	7.8%
African American	18	35	94.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	149	140	6%
Two or More Races	19	25	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.3%	77.9%	3.5%

Schools Near Caverna 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
Caverna High School	Public	9-12	2276 S Dixie St.	Horse Cave	42749	Hart County	Caverna Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 773-2828	213	18	11.9	70.9%	143 (67.1%)	31 (14.6%)	12 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.7%)	9	255^th of 290 public high schools	12.1%		28.4	197^th of 276 public high schools	28.6%	58	15.0	21.0	14.0	8.0	28.0	21.0	4.0	25.0	$19,100	$2,577	$1,793	$4,370	$11,152	$3,299	$14,451
Hart County High School	Public	9-12	1014 S Dixie Hwy	Munfordville	42765	Hart County	Hart County	No	No	No	No	(270) 524-2332	689	48	14.3	65.3%	621 (90.1%)	16 (2.3%)	33 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	53.8	129^th of 290 public high schools	55.5%		49.6	128^th of 276 public high schools	53.6%	1	35.0	52.0	50.0	38.0	46.0	40.0	19.0	38.0	$13,596	$1,224	$862	$2,087	$9,166	$2,438	$11,509
Happy Valley Learning Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	629 W Cherry St	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Glasgow Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 651-3804	5	5	1.0		3 (60.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)
Success Academy	Public	6-12	1601 Columbia Ave	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Glasgow Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 651-8801	65	1	65.0	72.3%	38 (58.5%)	4 (6.2%)	17 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.7%)	11.4	245^th of 290 public high schools	15.5%		6	257^th of 276 public high schools	6.9%	12					25.0	19.0	9.0	16.0
Glasgow High School	Public	9-12	1601 Columbia Ave	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Glasgow Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 651-8801	612	38	16.1	58.2%	360 (58.8%)	57 (9.3%)	105 (17.2%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	71 (11.6%)	57.7	109^th of 290 public high schools	62.4%		46.7	145^th of 276 public high schools	47.5%	36	44.0	51.0	32.0	26.0	46.0	52.0	36.0	44.0	$13,009	$1,133	$562	$1,695	$8,419	$2,895	$11,314
College Street Campus	Public, Virtual	6-12	304 E College Street	Glasgow	42142	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 629-6554	41	5	8.2	92.7%	40 (97.6%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Barren County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	491 Trojan Tr	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 651-2196	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Barren County High School	Public	9-12	507 Trojan Trail	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 651-6315	1,301	81	16.0	49.9%	1,175 (90.3%)	14 (1.1%)	75 (5.8%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.4%)	55.4	122^nd of 290 public high schools	57.9%		57.6	99^th of 276 public high schools	64.1%	23	39.0	45.0	34.0	37.0	48.0	42.0	33.0	44.0	$17,234	$1,101	$821	$2,922	$8,522	$2,245	$10,064
Edmonson County High School	Public	9-12	220 Wildcat Way	Brownsville	42210	Edmonson County	Edmonson County	No	No	No	No	(270) 597-2151	576	35	16.5	58.2%	533 (92.5%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	55.7	120^th of 290 public high schools	58.6%		55.9	104^th of 276 public high schools	62.3%	16	32.0	46.0	41.0	40.0	52.0	42.0	28.0	43.0	$14,457	$289	$179	$468	$9,312	$2,287	$11,599

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Impact of COVID-19 on Caverna High School

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