Henry Clay High School

1,939 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Henry Clay High School, located on Fontaine Road in Lexington, Kentucky, is one of the oldest and most prominent secondary institutions in the Fayette County Public Schools district. With a history stretching back to the late 19th century, the school is deeply woven into the fabric of the local community. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence, as well as its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led organizations.

The school is perhaps best known for hosting the Liberal Arts Academy, a prestigious magnet program that draws high-achieving students from across the district to engage in a rigorous, accelerated curriculum. Beyond its academic reputation, Henry Clay prides itself on a culture of school spirit and community involvement, maintaining strong ties to its alumni and the surrounding Lexington area. By balancing historical prestige with a modern focus on college and career readiness, Henry Clay continues to be a central pillar of the educational landscape in Central Kentucky.

1,939

Total Students

118.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Clay High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	936
Hispanic	359
Black	417
Asian	114
Two or More	111
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
936 (48.3%)
Black
417 (21.5%)
Hispanic
359 (18.5%)
Asian
114 (5.9%)
Two or More
111 (5.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3423
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,939
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	781
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 552

Grade 10 492

Grade 11 485

Grade 12 404

Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Henry Clay High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	552
Grade 10	492
Grade 11	485
Grade 12	404
Ungraded	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Henry Clay High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	971	50.1%
Male	968	49.9%

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