KYHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Simon Kenton High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Independence, Kentucky|Kenton County
Independence, KY 41051
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,882
Student:Teacher
22.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Kenton CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
38.0%
Phone
(859)960-0100School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
44%
58th percentile in KY
Math Proficiency
40%
75th percentile in KY
Graduation Rate
96%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
14 courses offered
246 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
411 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
329 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
875 test takers
Athletics
27 sports, 55 teams
487 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.1:1
Worse than average in KYTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,613
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
82.04
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,155
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,198
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,799
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 47%Local 45%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$299,701
+2.6% 1yr+34.4% 5yr
Cincinnati, OH metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
18.6%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Uninsured residents
8.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,073
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,881
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
562 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
299 (16%)
Autism
291 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
215 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
142 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
115 (6%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,893
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Simon Kenton High School
Simon Kenton High School currently enrolls 1,882 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in KY.
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