Livingston Central High School

Livingston County
750 US 60 W
Smithland, KY 42081
339 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Livingston Central High School, located in Smithland, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Livingston County School District. As a smaller, rural high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where faculty and staff are often able to provide more personalized attention to students. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce.

Beyond the standard academic program, Livingston Central High School places significant value on school spirit and extracurricular involvement. The school typically offers a range of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that encourage student participation and leadership development. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with these community-focused activities, the school strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students navigate their transition into adulthood while remaining connected to the traditions and values of the Smithland area.
339
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    300 (88.5%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
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: Livingston County
Phone: (270)928-2065
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 175
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 95
Grade 10 81
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 86
Gender Ratio