Knox Central High School

720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Knox Central High School, located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the Knox County Public School District. As the home of the "Panthers," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit and pride. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive high school experience, offering students a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities aimed at preparing them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Knox Central plays a vital role in the social and civic fabric of Barbourville. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to community involvement, the school strives to equip its students with the skills, values, and character necessary to transition into the workforce or higher education. Its presence on Panther Way serves as a focal point for the region, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to support student development within a rural Kentucky setting.

720

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knox Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	691
Hispanic	9
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
691 (96.0%)
Hispanic
9 (1.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.1%)
Black
7 (1.0%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	Knox County
Phone:	(606)645-2843
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	533
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 202

Grade 10 195

Grade 11 169

Grade 12 154