Wolfe County High School

Summary:

Wolfe County High School is a public high school in Campton, Kentucky, serving 368 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wolfe County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wolfe County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools in recent years, with a ranking between 141-223 out of 267-290 schools. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA), is significantly below the state averages, particularly in mathematics, where only 9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30%. This low academic performance is likely exacerbated by the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school performs relatively well in serving its special education students, ranking 30th out of 168 Kentucky high schools in 2023-2024.

The academic struggles of Wolfe County High School are not unique in the region, as many nearby schools, such as Breathitt Learning Academy, Menifee County High School, and Breathitt County High School, also face similar challenges with low performance and high poverty rates. This suggests that the educational challenges in this part of Wolfe County and the surrounding Breathitt County, Menifee County, and Lee County districts may be systemic and require a collaborative, multi-faceted approach to address the underlying factors contributing to the poor academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 20 Wolfe County High School Rd
       Campton, KY  41301


(606) 668-8202

District: Wolfe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,486 Help


Feeder schools for Wolfe County High School:

Elementary:    Campton Elementary School
    Red River Valley Elementary School
    Rogers Elementary School
Middle:    Wolfe County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.4%
Asian:
0.3%
Hispanic:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wolfe County High School ranks worse than 69.3% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wolfe 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 (99.4%), Asian (0.3%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wolfe County High School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wolfe County High School is $15,486.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wolfe County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolfe County High School 201st of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Wolfe County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wolfe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolfe County 60th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wolfe County High School

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Rank History for all students at Wolfe County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 24.54 178th 217 18.0%
2008 34.29 153rd 217 29.5%
2009 28.54 170th 217 21.7%
2010 26.06 182nd 223 18.4%
2011 42.69 137th 226 39.4%
2012 46.69 114th 229 50.2%
2013 49.16 156th 291 46.4%
2014 35.63 204th 290 29.7%
2015 58.51 123rd 295 58.3%
2016 50.31 161st 288 44.1%
2017 51.23 167th 287 41.8%
2018 30.20 198th 271 26.9%
2019 50.68 131st 285 54.0%
2021 42.05 141st 267 47.2%
2022 29.67 195th 271 28.0%
2023 20.19 223rd 276 19.2%
2024 30.59 201st 290 30.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wolfe County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.30 111th 226 50.9%
2023 34.47 103rd 162 36.4%
2024 63.46 30th 168 82.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wolfe County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 169th 232 27.2%
2019 49.46 139th 254 45.3%
2021 32.19 178th 234 23.9%
2022 27.19 210th 266 21.1%
2023 21.85 225th 272 17.3%
2024 33.79 185th 274 32.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wolfe County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.13 183rd 234 21.8%
2019 55.89 118th 249 52.6%
2021 40.90 133rd 236 43.6%
2022 28.88 188th 252 25.4%
2023 17.46 216th 253 14.6%
2024 22.03 211th 261 19.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wolfe County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 54th 166 67.5%
2022 13.76 147th 153 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wolfe County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 195th 237 17.7%
2019 51.32 126th 251 49.8%
2021 23.91 194th 238 18.5%
2022 27.16 197th 257 23.3%
2023 17.06 226th 259 12.7%
2024 37.04 165th 262 37.0%
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Rank History for White students at Wolfe County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.54 173rd 198 12.6%
2021 27.82 146th 203 28.1%
2022 22.72 207th 260 20.4%
2023 13.85 237th 264 10.2%
2024 23.38 212th 273 22.3%
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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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wolfe 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 369 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1989 405 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1990 373 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1991 391 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 374 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 366 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 398 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 449 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 449 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 428 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 429 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 436
1999 408 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 4 419
2000 411 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 421 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 406 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 406 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 364 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 349 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 351 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 383 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 384 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 383 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2010 405 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 369 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 376
2012 379 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 381
2013 352 6 0 2 1 0 1 0 362
2014 341 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 347
2015 348 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 354
2016 349 2 0 4 1 0 2 0 358
2017 356 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 363
2018 357 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 364
2019 359 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 366
2020 367 2 2 5 0 0 3 0 379
2021 355 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 361
2022 369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 369
2023 367 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 368
2024 347 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 349

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 Wolfe County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 20.2 18.2 n/a
1989 405 24.5 16.5 n/a
1990 373 24.0 15.5 n/a
1991 391 25.3 15.4 n/a
1992 374 27.6 13.5 n/a
1993 367 24.8 14.8 n/a
1994 401 24.7 16.2 n/a
1995 451 27.4 16.5 n/a
1996 451 27.4 16.5 n/a
1997 428 28.5 15.0 70.8
1998 436 33.4 13.1 60.7
1999 419 35.6 11.8 72.8
2000 411 37.6 10.9 73.5
2001 422 32.0 13.2 85.1
2002 411 29.0 14.2 99.3
2003 411 29.0 14.2 99.3
2004 366 27.0 13.6 n/a
2005 353 26.0 13.6 n/a
2006 359 26.1 13.8 78.3
2007 388 27.0 14.4 72.4
2008 387 23.0 16.8 77.3
2009 389 25.0 15.6 79.4
2010 412 22.5 18.3 76.2
2011 376 24.0 15.6 83.8
2012 381 25.0 15.2 76.1
2013 362 25.0 14.4 82.3
2014 347 25.0 13.8 80.4
2015 354 23.0 15.3 81.1
2016 358 22.0 16.2 76.8
2017 363 22.0 16.5 76.6
2018 364 20.6 17.6 76.4
2019 366 20.6 17.7 76.8
2020 379 20.0 18.9 74.1
2021 361 19.8 18.2 73.7
2022 369 24.0 15.3 75.3
2023 368 24.0 15.3 78
2024 349 24.0 14.5 71.3

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 Wolfe County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 20.2 18.2 n/a
1989 405 24.5 16.5 n/a
1990 373 24.0 15.5 n/a
1991 391 25.3 15.4 n/a
1992 374 27.6 13.5 n/a
1993 367 24.8 14.8 n/a
1994 401 24.7 16.2 n/a
1995 451 27.4 16.5 n/a
1996 451 27.4 16.5 n/a
1997 428 28.5 15.0 70.8
1998 436 33.4 13.1 60.7
1999 419 35.6 11.8 72.8
2000 411 37.6 10.9 73.5
2001 422 32.0 13.2 85.1
2002 411 29.0 14.2 99.3
2003 411 29.0 14.2 99.3
2004 366 27.0 13.6 n/a
2005 353 26.0 13.6 n/a
2006 359 26.1 13.8 78.3
2007 388 27.0 14.4 72.4
2008 387 23.0 16.8 77.3
2009 389 25.0 15.6 79.4
2010 412 22.5 18.3 76.2
2011 376 24.0 15.6 83.8
2012 381 25.0 15.2 76.1
2013 362 25.0 14.4 82.3
2014 347 25.0 13.8 80.4
2015 354 23.0 15.3 81.1
2016 358 22.0 16.2 76.8
2017 363 22.0 16.5 76.6
2018 364 20.6 17.6 76.4
2019 366 20.6 17.7 76.8
2020 379 20.0 18.9 74.1
2021 361 19.8 18.2 73.7
2022 369 24.0 15.3 75.3
2023 368 24.0 15.3 78
2024 349 24.0 14.5 71.3

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 Wolfe 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 $849 (6.3%) $178 (1.3%) $1,028 (7.6%) $8,904 (65.9%) $2,406 (17.8%) $11,310 (83.7%) $13,517
2019 $1,069 (7.9%) $392 (2.9%) $8,671 (64.1%) $2,295 (17.0%) $1,461 (10.8%) $10,916 (80.7%) $13,520
2020 $1,168 (8.6%) $335 (2.5%) $1,503 (11.0%) $8,933 (65.4%) $2,045 (15.0%) $10,979 (80.4%) $13,657
2021 $1,625 (13.3%) $982 (8.0%) $2,607 (21.3%) $8,741 (71.5%) $1,876 (15.3%) $10,617 (86.8%) $12,226
2022 $2,513 (16.2%) $912 (5.9%) $3,425 (22.1%) $8,361 (54.0%) $2,545 (16.4%) $10,989 (71.0%) $15,486

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wolfe County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 285 High schoolsRanks 223rd of 276 High schools
 34.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Wolfe County High School)48.438
 10.4%
   11th Grade English (Wolfe County)44.735
 9.7%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wolfe County High School)25.312
 13.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wolfe County)23.311
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Wolfe County High School)43.227
 16.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Wolfe County)39.825
 14.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students366368
 0.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic50
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White359367
 2.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%78%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wolfe County High School

Students at Wolfe County High School are 99% White.

Wolfe County High School ranks 201st of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Wolfe County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Campton Elementary School
Elementary : Red River Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Rogers Elementary School
Middle : Wolfe County Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Wolfe County 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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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