Pendleton County High School

Summary:

Pendleton County High School is a public high school located in Falmouth, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 698 students. The school is part of the Pendleton County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pendleton County High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking between 184-211 out of 267-290 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA), is significantly below the state averages across various subjects, including English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30% of Pendleton County High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to the state average of 44%. However, the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 96.0% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is above the state average.

Pendleton County High School's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby high-performing schools, such as Simon Kenton High School, Walton-Verona High School, and Williamstown Senior High. These schools consistently rank in the top 100 Kentucky high schools and outperform Pendleton County High School on standardized tests and graduation rates. Additionally, Pendleton County High School's performance has declined over the past several years, with the school's ranking dropping from the top half of Kentucky high schools in the 2015-2016 school year to the bottom quarter in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2359 Hwy 27 N
       Falmouth, KY  41040


(859) 654-3355

District: Pendleton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,082 Help


Feeder schools for Pendleton County High School:

Elementary:    Northern Elementary School
    Southern Elementary School
Middle:    Phillip Sharp Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  710

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58% Help


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Compare Details Pendleton County High School ranks worse than 66.9% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pendleton 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 (95.5%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pendleton County High School is 19.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pendleton County High School is $13,082.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pendleton County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton County High School 194th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Pendleton County High School in the ranking list.)

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Pendleton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton County 125th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pendleton County High School

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Rank History for all students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 26.84 169th 217 22.1%
2008 32.96 158th 217 27.2%
2009 46.83 112th 217 48.4%
2010 44.21 131st 223 41.3%
2011 52.64 98th 226 56.6%
2012 43.62 124th 229 45.9%
2013 45.13 179th 291 38.5%
2014 59.41 109th 290 62.4%
2015 60.24 116th 295 60.7%
2016 60.71 102nd 288 64.6%
2017 49.36 174th 287 39.4%
2018 54.67 105th 271 61.3%
2019 50.20 133rd 285 53.3%
2021 32.24 184th 267 31.1%
2022 26.97 207th 271 23.6%
2023 23.49 211th 276 23.6%
2024 33.09 194th 290 33.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.12 112th 226 50.4%
2024 36.64 97th 168 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.10 140th 232 39.7%
2019 49.13 142nd 254 44.1%
2021 47.71 106th 234 54.7%
2022 31.50 198th 266 25.6%
2023 18.60 233rd 272 14.3%
2024 27.41 204th 274 25.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.05 55th 234 76.5%
2019 58.73 99th 249 60.2%
2021 36.86 151st 236 36.0%
2022 28.00 192nd 252 23.8%
2023 25.79 200th 253 20.9%
2024 28.63 193rd 261 26.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.32 69th 166 58.4%
2019 29.12 124th 166 25.3%
2022 13.76 147th 153 3.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.10 22nd 115 80.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.41 181st 237 23.6%
2019 41.25 161st 251 35.9%
2021 37.13 139th 238 41.6%
2022 23.22 205th 257 20.2%
2023 20.48 212th 259 18.1%
2024 30.61 184th 262 29.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pendleton County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.32 115th 198 41.9%
2019 46.64 122nd 219 44.3%
2021 29.85 140th 203 31.0%
2022 19.72 221st 260 15.0%
2023 17.34 227th 264 14.0%
2024 23.77 211th 273 22.7%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, February 19, 2010

Open Quote Phillip A. Sharp shared the 1993 Nobel Prize in medicine and physiology for the discovery of split genes, which proved that genes can be composed of several separate segments. Phillip graduated from Pendleton High School in 1960. ALL Americans should be very proud of Mr. Sharp. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pendleton 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 764 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1989 701 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1990 673 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1991 670 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1992 664 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1993 664 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1994 746 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a -4 750
1995 798 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 802
1996 798 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 802
1997 780 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1998 772 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 5 784
1999 770 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 787
2000 783 5 0 4 1 n/a n/a 1 794
2001 807 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2002 840 8 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 862
2003 840 8 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 862
2004 851 12 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 875
2005 830 11 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 851
2006 889 9 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 908
2007 911 8 2 2 3 n/a n/a 3 929
2008 865 6 2 0 2 n/a n/a 2 877
2009 863 6 1 1 2 n/a n/a 1 874
2010 866 6 2 2 1 n/a n/a 3 880
2011 801 5 0 8 3 0 2 0 819
2012 749 5 0 6 2 0 1 0 763
2013 751 6 1 6 2 0 1 0 767
2014 738 2 1 5 2 0 1 0 749
2015 723 5 2 3 1 0 3 0 737
2016 708 16 2 3 1 0 4 0 734
2017 734 12 2 5 0 0 7 0 760
2018 731 13 3 7 0 0 14 0 768
2019 712 11 4 7 0 0 16 0 750
2020 695 13 5 9 2 0 17 0 741
2021 656 11 2 7 1 1 13 0 691
2022 655 9 2 10 1 0 10 0 687
2023 663 9 0 13 1 0 12 0 698
2024 678 5 1 11 0 0 15 0 710

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 Pendleton County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 38.0 20.1 n/a
1989 704 39.4 17.8 n/a
1990 679 38.3 17.7 n/a
1991 674 38.3 17.5 n/a
1992 669 38.2 17.5 n/a
1993 670 39.8 16.8 n/a
1994 750 39.9 18.8 n/a
1995 802 41.8 19.2 n/a
1996 802 41.8 19.2 n/a
1997 784 41.9 18.7 24.4
1998 784 45.3 17.3 26.2
1999 787 45.1 17.5 32.4
2000 794 42.9 18.5 32.4
2001 816 45.7 17.9 35
2002 862 49.8 17.3 56.6
2003 862 49.8 17.3 56.6
2004 875 50.0 17.5 n/a
2005 851 49.5 17.2 n/a
2006 908 52.5 17.3 35.1
2007 929 48.0 19.4 39.3
2008 877 55.0 15.9 41.3
2009 874 51.0 17.1 44.9
2010 880 45.0 19.5 43.6
2011 819 50.2 16.3 48
2012 763 44.0 17.3 51.1
2013 767 42.5 18.0 52.8
2014 749 45.0 16.6 51
2015 737 44.0 16.7 49.9
2016 734 39.0 18.8 51.9
2017 760 38.2 19.8 56.7
2018 768 38.1 20.1 57.2
2019 750 39.0 19.2 54.9
2020 741 38.5 19.2 49
2021 691 36.5 18.9 54.3
2022 687 39.8 17.2 56.2
2023 698 38.9 17.9 56.6
2024 710 37.0 19.1 58

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 Pendleton County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 38.0 20.1 n/a
1989 704 39.4 17.8 n/a
1990 679 38.3 17.7 n/a
1991 674 38.3 17.5 n/a
1992 669 38.2 17.5 n/a
1993 670 39.8 16.8 n/a
1994 750 39.9 18.8 n/a
1995 802 41.8 19.2 n/a
1996 802 41.8 19.2 n/a
1997 784 41.9 18.7 24.4
1998 784 45.3 17.3 26.2
1999 787 45.1 17.5 32.4
2000 794 42.9 18.5 32.4
2001 816 45.7 17.9 35
2002 862 49.8 17.3 56.6
2003 862 49.8 17.3 56.6
2004 875 50.0 17.5 n/a
2005 851 49.5 17.2 n/a
2006 908 52.5 17.3 35.1
2007 929 48.0 19.4 39.3
2008 877 55.0 15.9 41.3
2009 874 51.0 17.1 44.9
2010 880 45.0 19.5 43.6
2011 819 50.2 16.3 48
2012 763 44.0 17.3 51.1
2013 767 42.5 18.0 52.8
2014 749 45.0 16.6 51
2015 737 44.0 16.7 49.9
2016 734 39.0 18.8 51.9
2017 760 38.2 19.8 56.7
2018 768 38.1 20.1 57.2
2019 750 39.0 19.2 54.9
2020 741 38.5 19.2 49
2021 691 36.5 18.9 54.3
2022 687 39.8 17.2 56.2
2023 698 38.9 17.9 56.6
2024 710 37.0 19.1 58

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 Pendleton 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 $262 (2.2%) $249 (2.1%) $511 (4.3%) $7,941 (66.2%) $2,024 (16.9%) $9,966 (83.1%) $11,987
2019 $334 (3.4%) $256 (2.6%) $590 (5.9%) $7,866 (79.0%) $1,939 (19.5%) $9,804 (98.5%) $9,951
2020 $397 (3.5%) $261 (2.3%) $659 (5.8%) $7,963 (69.9%) $1,949 (17.1%) $9,912 (87.0%) $11,389
2021 $472 (4.0%) $504 (4.2%) $976 (8.2%) $7,405 (62.4%) $2,231 (18.8%) $10,345 (87.2%) $11,869
2022 $677 (5.2%) $448 (3.4%) $1,126 (8.6%) $8,507 (65.0%) $2,974 (22.7%) $11,481 (87.8%) $13,082

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pendleton County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 285 High schoolsRanks 211th of 276 High schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Pendleton County High School)44.333
 11.3%
   11th Grade English (Pendleton County)44.333
 11.3%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County High School)30.412
 18.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton County)30.412
 18.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Pendleton County High School)42.832
 10.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Pendleton County)42.832
 10.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students750698
 6.9%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian01
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic713
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White712663
 6.9%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%56.6%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pendleton County High School

Pendleton County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northern Elementary School
Elementary : Southern Elementary School
Middle : Phillip Sharp Middle School

Students at Pendleton County High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 710 students attended Pendleton County High School.

Pendleton County High School ranks 194th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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