Trigg County High School

590 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Trigg County High School, located in Cadiz, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Trigg County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with opportunities for vocational training, extracurricular activities, and student leadership development.

Beyond the classroom, Trigg County High School is known for its strong community spirit and engagement. The school actively encourages student involvement in athletics, arts, and various service-oriented clubs, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. By focusing on the unique needs of its student body in a rural, close-knit setting, the school strives to instill values of integrity and perseverance, ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.

590

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trigg County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	30
Black	45
Asian	5
Two or More	37

White
473 (80.2%)
Black
45 (7.6%)
Two or More
37 (6.3%)
Hispanic
30 (5.1%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)

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:	Trigg County
Phone:	(270)522-2200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 144

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 139

Grade 12 147

Ungraded 1