What grades does Western Hills High School serve?

As a High school, Western Hills High School serves students in Frankfort, KY. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Western Hills High School located?

You can find Western Hills High School in Frankfort, KY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills High School?

At Western Hills High School, there are approximately 19 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Frankfort, KY?

Western Hills High School is among the schools serving Frankfort, KY. The school is part of the local school system.

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High|Frankfort, Kentucky|Franklin County

Frankfort, KY 40601

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

855

Student:Teacher

19:1

Locale

Town

District

Franklin County

Econ. Disadvantaged

45.4%

Phone

(502)875-8400

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Graduation Rate

>=95%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

15 courses offered

171 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

176 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

133 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

383 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1

Worse than average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

900

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

98% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,057

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,781

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,026

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 47%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$247,208

+1.8% 1yr+43.6% 5yr

Frankfort, KY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.2%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

8.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,168

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,059

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

232 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

226 (21%)

Specific Learning Disability

187 (18%)

Autism

161 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

77 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

67 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

827

Current enrollment

Stable(-0% 5yr)

Coming Up

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

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