Tates Creek High School

1,723 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tates Creek High School, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is a prominent public secondary school within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Known for its large and diverse student body, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective pathways. Beyond the classroom, Tates Creek is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its competitive athletic teams, performing arts department, and an extensive array of student-led clubs that encourage campus engagement and school spirit.

The school is currently noted for its focus on modernization and academic growth. In recent years, Tates Creek has undergone significant campus renovations to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities, including updated laboratories and athletic spaces designed to support 21st-century learning. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, the school emphasizes both college readiness and career technical education, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment that serves the varied needs of the Lexington community.

1,723

Total Students

98.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tates Creek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	696
Hispanic	316
Black	506
Asian	63
Two or More	140
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
696 (40.4%)
Black
506 (29.4%)
Hispanic
316 (18.3%)
Two or More
140 (8.1%)
Asian
63 (3.7%)
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)381-3620
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	961
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 545

Grade 10 453

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 350

Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tates Creek High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	545
Grade 10	453
Grade 11	369
Grade 12	350
Ungraded	6

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tates Creek High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	803	46.6%
Male	920	53.4%

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