Raceland-Worthington High School

387 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Raceland-Worthington High School, located in Raceland, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the Raceland-Worthington Independent School District. As a smaller, close-knit school, it is widely recognized for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit among its students, faculty, and the surrounding local area. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing college and career readiness, striving to prepare students for success in a competitive post-secondary landscape.

Beyond academics, the school maintains a vibrant culture centered on extracurricular achievement. Raceland-Worthington is particularly well-known for its athletic programs—most notably its competitive football team—which often serve as a focal point for community pride and engagement. By balancing a traditional educational environment with a strong commitment to athletics and extracurricular activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are deeply connected to both their school traditions and their local Kentucky community.

387

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raceland-Worthington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
360 (93.0%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)
Hispanic
9 (2.3%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Raceland-Worthington Independent
Phone:	(606)836-7141
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
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 8 77

Grade 9 69

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 71