Martha Layne Collins High School

Summary:

Martha Layne Collins High School is a public high school in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Shelby County School District.

While the school previously ranked as high as 69th out of 271 Kentucky high schools in 2017-2018, it has since declined to 188th out of 290 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of the state. This decline is concerning, as the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and White students performing relatively better than Hispanic, multi-racial, English Language Learner, and low-income students. The school's test scores in core subjects like Math, Reading, and Writing also lag behind the Shelby County and state averages.

Interestingly, the school's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, and its student-teacher ratio of 17.9 is slightly higher than the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges and suggest opportunities to examine resource allocation and utilization. Addressing the declining performance, achievement gaps, and underperformance in core subjects through targeted interventions and a focus on equity could help Martha Layne Collins High School make progress and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 Discovery Blvd
       Shelbyville, KY  40065


(502) 647-1160

District: Shelby County

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,273 Help


Feeder schools for Martha Layne Collins High School:

Elementary:    Clear Creek Elementary
    Painted Stone Elementary
    Simpsonville Elementary
    Southside Elementary
Middle:    Shelby County West Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  1,208

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.0%
Hispanic:
30.0%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Compare Details Martha Layne Collins High School ranks worse than 64.8% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Shelby County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Martha Layne Collins 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 Martha Layne Collins High School has the largest high school student body size in the Shelby County School District. Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (30%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Shelby County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martha Layne Collins High School is 18.7. 1 high schools in the Shelby County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Martha Layne Collins High School employs 64.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martha Layne Collins High School is $13,273. 1 high schools in the Shelby County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martha Layne Collins High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Martha Layne Collins High School 188th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Martha Layne Collins High School in the ranking list.)

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Shelby County:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County 136th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martha Layne Collins High School

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Rank History for all students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 53.17 96th 226 57.5%
2012 55.24 88th 229 61.6%
2013 66.91 79th 291 72.9%
2014 64.65 84th 290 71.0%
2015 52.16 158th 295 46.4%
2016 68.33 72nd 288 75.0%
2017 64.02 98th 287 65.9%
2018 69.14 69th 271 74.5%
2019 42.45 163rd 285 42.8%
2021 47.80 111th 267 58.4%
2022 43.05 156th 271 42.4%
2023 38.26 172nd 276 37.7%
2024 35.99 188th 290 35.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.95 48th 77 37.7%
2023 20.35 68th 76 10.5%
2024 22.51 71st 87 18.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.66 22nd 30 26.7%
2019 37.06 21st 29 27.6%
2021 58.92 4th 29 86.2%
2022 26.96 30th 37 18.9%
2023 21.48 36th 41 12.2%
2024 33.84 29th 48 39.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.77 159th 226 29.6%
2023 57.71 36th 162 77.8%
2024 39.74 85th 168 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.84 161st 232 30.6%
2019 25.57 200th 254 21.3%
2021 33.64 169th 234 27.8%
2022 21.80 217th 266 18.4%
2023 26.66 207th 272 23.9%
2024 23.74 213th 274 22.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.08 61st 234 73.9%
2019 49.81 141st 249 43.4%
2021 47.53 111th 236 53.0%
2022 43.95 149th 252 40.9%
2023 30.40 192nd 253 24.1%
2024 33.81 182nd 261 30.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 106th 166 36.1%
2019 31.76 113th 166 31.9%
2021 41.44 81st 154 47.4%
2022 50.86 55th 153 64.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.81 45th 115 60.9%
2019 37.55 84th 102 17.6%
2022 49.32 19th 38 50.0%
2024 26.38 13th 17 23.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 68th 237 71.3%
2019 31.27 191st 251 23.9%
2021 37.10 140th 238 41.2%
2022 38.37 146th 257 43.2%
2023 41.18 151st 259 41.7%
2024 31.87 180th 262 31.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.01 54th 94 42.6%
2019 34.35 61st 89 31.5%
2021 43.43 38th 78 51.3%
2022 47.32 36th 89 59.6%
2023 48.04 39th 83 53.0%
2024 53.30 36th 93 61.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.24 57th 80 28.8%
2019 16.11 82nd 88 6.8%
2021 27.84 69th 92 25.0%
2022 19.29 102nd 114 10.5%
2023 17.49 105th 116 9.5%
2024 23.56 106th 124 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at Martha Layne Collins High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.57 35th 198 82.3%
2019 53.42 103rd 219 53.0%
2021 53.55 69th 203 66.0%
2022 55.35 99th 260 61.9%
2023 51.31 114th 264 56.8%
2024 49.47 125th 273 54.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Martha Layne Collins High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 814 143 9 135 1 1 19 0 1122
2012 843 150 11 133 1 1 22 0 1161
2013 859 151 9 142 3 1 29 0 1194
2014 900 150 12 169 4 1 30 0 1266
2015 718 112 10 147 0 0 27 0 1014
2016 736 100 11 147 1 0 35 0 1030
2017 744 97 10 183 4 2 45 0 1085
2018 812 110 11 218 3 1 45 0 1200
2019 830 102 10 232 4 0 48 0 1226
2020 782 80 14 282 2 2 53 0 1215
2021 777 82 20 291 2 2 56 0 1230
2022 695 94 17 339 4 2 70 0 1221
2023 651 83 13 351 2 0 74 0 1174
2024 676 84 11 363 2 0 72 0 1208

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 Martha Layne Collins High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 1122 58.0 19.3 37.1
2012 1161 66.5 17.4 33.7
2013 1194 69.0 17.3 37.1
2014 1266 68.4 18.4 38.2
2015 1014 70.0 14.4 38.9
2016 1030 69.0 14.9 40.8
2017 1085 76.8 14.1 41.5
2018 1200 76.0 15.7 41.4
2019 1226 74.3 16.4 42.3
2020 1215 66.5 18.2 38.7
2021 1230 64.5 19.0 35.1
2022 1221 68.0 17.9 35.9
2023 1174 65.5 17.9 43.6
2024 1208 64.5 18.7 42.5

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 Martha Layne Collins High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 1122 58.0 19.3 37.1
2012 1161 66.5 17.4 33.7
2013 1194 69.0 17.3 37.1
2014 1266 68.4 18.4 38.2
2015 1014 70.0 14.4 38.9
2016 1030 69.0 14.9 40.8
2017 1085 76.8 14.1 41.5
2018 1200 76.0 15.7 41.4
2019 1226 74.3 16.4 42.3
2020 1215 66.5 18.2 38.7
2021 1230 64.5 19.0 35.1
2022 1221 68.0 17.9 35.9
2023 1174 65.5 17.9 43.6
2024 1208 64.5 18.7 42.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Martha Layne Collins 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 $268 (2.5%) $82 (0.8%) $350 (3.3%) $8,385 (78.9%) $1,889 (17.8%) $10,274 (96.7%) $10,624
2019 $308 (2.0%) $80 (0.5%) $388 (2.5%) $9,375 (61.4%) $1,811 (11.9%) $11,186 (73.3%) $15,267
2020 $334 (3.3%) $103 (1.0%) $437 (4.3%) $8,101 (78.9%) $1,735 (16.9%) $9,836 (95.7%) $10,273
2021 $373 (3.2%) $205 (1.8%) $578 (5.0%) $7,952 (68.4%) $1,397 (12.0%) $9,350 (80.4%) $11,626
2022 $445 (3.4%) $409 (3.1%) $854 (6.4%) $8,771 (66.1%) $1,864 (14.0%) $10,635 (80.1%) $13,273

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Martha Layne Collins 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 163rd of 285 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 276 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Martha Layne Collins High School)44.144
 0.1%
   11th Grade English (Shelby County)37.742
 4.3%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Martha Layne Collins High School)27.923
 4.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Shelby County)26.123
 3.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Martha Layne Collins High School)43.741
 2.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Shelby County)42.438
 4.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12261174
 4.2%
African American10283
 18.6%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1013
 30%
Hispanic232351
 51.3%
Pacific Islander00
White830651
 21.6%
Two or More Races4874
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%43.6%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Martha Layne Collins High School

Martha Layne Collins High School ranks 188th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Martha Layne Collins High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Creek Elementary
Elementary : Painted Stone Elementary
Elementary : Simpsonville Elementary
Elementary : Southside Elementary
Middle : Shelby County West Middle School

Students at Martha Layne Collins High School are 56% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,208 students attended Martha Layne Collins High School.


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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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