South Laurel High School

1,119 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Laurel High School, located in London, Kentucky, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Laurel County School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and a robust variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with personal development through arts, athletics, and various student-led organizations.

In addition to its standard curriculum, South Laurel High School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school fosters a supportive environment characterized by active faculty engagement and a strong sense of school spirit. By integrating modern educational practices with a deep-rooted commitment to the success of their student body, South Laurel High continues to be a primary pillar of the educational landscape in Laurel County.

1,119

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Laurel High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,019
Hispanic	48
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,019 (91.1%)
Hispanic
48 (4.3%)
Two or More
22 (2.0%)
Black
16 (1.4%)
Asian
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Laurel County
Phone:	(606)862-4727
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	692
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 9 299

Grade 10 318

Grade 11 270

Grade 12 227

Ungraded 5