Powell County High School

580 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Powell County High School, located in Stanton, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Powell County. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering personal growth and community involvement. The school typically offers a range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs, aimed at preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, military service, or the workforce.

The school operates within the Powell County School District, playing a central role in the local community by hosting various events and promoting school spirit. With a focus on student achievement and character development, the faculty and staff work to create a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local student body. For families or stakeholders, the school serves as a hub for academic progress and community engagement, reflecting the values and goals of the broader Stanton area.

580

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	13
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
559 (96.4%)
Hispanic
13 (2.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.2%)
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:	Powell County
Phone:	(606)663-3320
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 147

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 153

Ungraded 1