Monroe Co High

School Overview
Monroe County High School, located in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a cornerstone of the Monroe County School District, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, pursue vocational training, or enroll in higher education. The school environment emphasizes a blend of traditional academic rigor and a supportive community atmosphere, typical of a small-town educational setting where faculty and staff often work closely with families to foster student success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Monroe County High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through its extracurricular programs, which play a significant role in school spirit and community engagement. The school supports a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations that provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By maintaining its location on Old Mulkey Road, the school remains a central hub for the youth of Tompkinsville, striving to balance modern educational standards with the values and traditions of the Monroe County area.
506
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Co High
Demographic Student Count
White440
Hispanic47
Black9
Two or More8
American Indian2
  • White
    440 (87.0%)
  • Hispanic
    47 (9.3%)
  • Black
    9 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Monroe County
Phone: (270)487-6217
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 315
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29
Grades Taught
Grade 9 107
Grade 10 139
Grade 11 139
Grade 12 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monroe Co High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9107
Grade 10139
Grade 11139
Grade 12121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monroe Co High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23947.2%
Male26752.8%