Martin County High School

519 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sheldon Clark High School, located in Inez, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Martin County. As the home of the "Cardinals," the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering a sense of pride and school spirit that is characteristic of the region. The campus is situated in a rural setting, providing a tight-knit environment where educators and staff work to support the academic and personal growth of their students amidst the challenges often faced by schools in Eastern Kentucky.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sheldon Clark High School offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, vocational training, and student organizations. These programs are essential in providing students with opportunities for leadership, skill development, and social engagement. By balancing traditional instruction with career-readiness initiatives, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce, remaining a vital pillar for the future of the Inez community.

519

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	3
Black	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
499 (96.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Hispanic
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Martin County
Phone:	(606)298-3591
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 120

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 134