McCreary Central High School

McCreary County
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
711 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
McCreary Central High School, located in Stearns, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the McCreary County School District. Situated in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest region, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to both academic development and the personal growth of its student body. The school’s athletic teams, known as the "Raiders," play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement throughout the rural county.

Beyond its standard curriculum, McCreary Central focuses on preparing students for life after graduation through a variety of vocational and college-preparatory pathways. As part of a district dedicated to overcoming the challenges often faced by rural Appalachian schools, the institution strives to provide equitable opportunities for its students. By fostering a supportive environment, the high school aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to pursue higher education, military service, or the local workforce, ultimately seeking to improve the socio-economic trajectory of the McCreary County area.
711
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    678 (95.4%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.4%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (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: McCreary County
Phone: (606)376-5051
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 524
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 9 182
Grade 10 181
Grade 11 162
Grade 12 186
Gender Ratio