Christian County High School

1,153 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Christian County High School, located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, serves as a primary public secondary institution for the surrounding community. Operating under the Christian County Public Schools district, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for extracurricular growth. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, Christian County High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills, sportsmanship, and school spirit. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and families, the institution strives to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on personal responsibility and academic achievement.

1,153

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christian County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	102
Black	397
Asian	4
Two or More	74
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
567 (49.2%)
Black
397 (34.4%)
Hispanic
102 (8.8%)
Two or More
74 (6.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Christian County
Phone:	(270)887-7050
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	720
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 311

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 268

Grade 12 275

Ungraded 6