Magoffin County High School

Magoffin County
1100 East Mountain Parkway
Salyersville, KY 41465
538 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Magoffin County High School, located in Salyersville, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Magoffin County School District. Situated along the Mountain Parkway, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, technical training, or higher education, by fostering a supportive learning environment rooted in the values of its rural Appalachian setting.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Magoffin County High School maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. The school’s athletics, clubs, and vocational programs play a vital role in developing well-rounded students and building a sense of pride within the community. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with practical skill-building, the school strives to empower its student body to overcome geographic and economic challenges, aiming to equip them with the tools necessary to contribute positively to both their local region and the broader state of Kentucky.
538
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    525 (97.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.5%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (0.9%)
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: Magoffin County
Phone: (606)349-2011
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 353
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 9 120
Grade 10 126
Grade 11 145
Grade 12 147
Gender Ratio