Boyd County High School

888 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Boyd County High School, located at 14375 Lions Lane in Ashland, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Boyd County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and career readiness among its student body. It offers a diverse curriculum that encompasses core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Boyd County High School is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic programs, often referred to as the "Lions." The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development, striving to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their interests and achieve their individual goals. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, dedicated faculty, and active student organizations, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future success of the youth in the Ashland area.

888

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boyd County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	844
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
844 (95.0%)
Two or More
23 (2.6%)
Hispanic
11 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boyd County
Phone:	(606)928-7100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	888
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 232

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 208

Ungraded 5