Pike County Central High School

100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501

561 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pike County Central High School, located at 100 Winners Circle Drive in Pikeville, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Pike County School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. Its facilities are designed to support a wide range of learning opportunities, reflecting the district’s dedication to preparing students for both higher education and the regional workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pike County Central is widely known for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic program. Competing as the "Hawks," the school plays a significant role in the local culture, fostering a sense of pride among students, alumni, and residents of the Pikeville area. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular engagement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

561

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pike County Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	3
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	9

White
539 (96.1%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
Hispanic
3 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pike County
Phone:	(606)432-4352
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 145

Grade 10 167

Grade 11 106

Grade 12 141

Ungraded 2