Garrard County High School

792 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garrard County High School, located in Lancaster, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Garrard County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and practical career-readiness programs. By focusing on a "Golden Lion" spirit of excellence, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on student development and local engagement. It offers a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to build leadership and character. Situated on Industry Road, the school acts as a central hub for the Lancaster community, striving to cultivate a culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, think critically, and contribute positively to the future of their region.

792

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garrard County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	683
Hispanic	51
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	5

White
683 (86.2%)
Hispanic
51 (6.4%)
Two or More
33 (4.2%)
Black
17 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (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:	Garrard County
Phone:	(859)792-2146
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 175

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 198