Pulaski County High School

1,113 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pulaski County High School, located on University Drive in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for secondary education in its community. As a cornerstone of the Pulaski County School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of programs designed to cater to the diverse interests and career aspirations of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pulaski County High School is known for its strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school actively supports a wide range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which play a vital role in developing leadership and teamwork skills among students. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive social environment, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their community and beyond.

1,113

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pulaski County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	993
Hispanic	74
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	4

White
993 (89.2%)
Hispanic
74 (6.6%)
Two or More
34 (3.1%)
Black
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Asian
3 (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:	Pulaski County
Phone:	(606)679-1574
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 272

Grade 10 280

Grade 11 291

Grade 12 267

Ungraded 3