Prestonsburg High School

825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

508 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Prestonsburg High School, located at 825 Blackcat Boulevard in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the local community and the Floyd County School District. As the home of the "Blackcats," the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the region, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and local pride. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, that encourage well-rounded personal development.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student achievement and community engagement within the Appalachian region. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives, Prestonsburg High School aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students can develop the skills necessary for their future careers. As a focal point for families in the Prestonsburg area, the institution remains dedicated to upholding its long-standing academic traditions while navigating the evolving educational needs of its student body.

508

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prestonsburg High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	6

White
480 (94.5%)
Hispanic
17 (3.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Black
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:	Floyd County
Phone:	(606)886-2252
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 139

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 101

Ungraded 1