Hopkins County Central High School

6625 Hopkinsville Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431

861 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hopkins County Central High School, located in Madisonville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Hopkins County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. Through a diverse curriculum, students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while preparing for their post-secondary ambitions, whether in higher education, trade certification, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, academic clubs, and arts initiatives. These programs play a crucial role in the school’s mission, helping students build leadership skills, teamwork, and community engagement. By balancing academic achievement with holistic student development, Hopkins County Central High School strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to become productive and successful citizens in their local community and beyond.

861

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hopkins County Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	48
Black	54
Asian	1
Two or More	61
American Indian	4

White
693 (80.5%)
Two or More
61 (7.1%)
Black
54 (6.3%)
Hispanic
48 (5.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	Hopkins County
Phone:	(270)825-6133
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 250

Grade 10 247

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 155

Ungraded 1