Paducah Tilghman High School

2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42003

860 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paducah Tilghman High School (PTHS) is a public secondary school located in Paducah, Kentucky, serving as the flagship high school for the Paducah Independent School District. Known for its rich history and tradition, the school is frequently recognized for maintaining high academic standards and a strong commitment to college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program, various vocational training opportunities, and specialized tracks that cater to the diverse interests and talents of its student body.

Beyond academics, Paducah Tilghman is widely celebrated for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive presence in Kentucky athletics—notably its storied football and soccer programs—and boasts an award-winning fine arts department, including esteemed band, choral, and theater programs. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous scholarly expectations with a strong sense of community spirit, Paducah Tilghman aims to prepare its graduates to be engaged, well-rounded citizens and leaders in their post-secondary pursuits.

860

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paducah Tilghman High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	64
Black	354
Asian	5
Two or More	97
Pacific Islander	1

Black
354 (41.2%)
White
339 (39.4%)
Two or More
97 (11.3%)
Hispanic
64 (7.4%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
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:	Paducah Independent
Phone:	(270)444-5650
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 245

Grade 10 196

Grade 11 225

Grade 12 194