Butler County High School

1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261

662 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Butler County High School, located in Morgantown, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Butler County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, extracurricular participation, and college and career readiness. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a variety of core subjects alongside elective programs designed to prepare graduates for diverse post-secondary paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Morgantown through its athletics, clubs, and community service initiatives. The school’s mascot, the "Bears," is a point of local pride, and the institution emphasizes the development of character, sportsmanship, and school spirit. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with hands-on learning and community-focused extracurriculars, Butler County High School aims to cultivate a supportive educational experience that prepares its students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

662

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butler County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	86
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
559 (84.4%)
Hispanic
86 (13.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.1%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Butler County
Phone:	(270)526-2204
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 181

Grade 10 174

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 158