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Rockcastle County High School — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Mount Vernon, Kentucky|Rockcastle County
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
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Upcoming Events
Aug
24
Mon
1st Day of School - Welcome Back RocketsEvent
Aug
24
Mon
First Day of SchoolEvent
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Sep
7
Mon
Holiday- Labor DayHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Sep
8
Tue
School Board MeetingEvent
Sep
19
Sat
National ACTEvent
Sep
20
Sun
National ACTEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
827
Student:Teacher
16.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Rockcastle CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
59.9%
Phone
(606)256-4816School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30-34%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
7 courses offered
135 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
128 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
107 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
419 test takers
Athletics
23 sports, 29 teams
355 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Worse than average in KYTechnology & 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)
46.7
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,494
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,966
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 22%State 64%Local 14%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
33.4%
Below 150% poverty line
6.5%
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Uninsured residents
18.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
706
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
631
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
76%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
151 (24%)
Speech/Language Impairment
137 (22%)
Specific Learning Disability
126 (20%)
Intellectual Disability
58 (9%)
Autism
44 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
14 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
796
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
1st Day of School - Welcome Back Rockets
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School
EventMon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday- Labor Day
HolidayFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Holiday- Labor Day |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | National ACT |
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 | National ACT |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | ASVAB This is an option for all students grades 10-12. The test is computer-based. |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Alive @25 |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | Fall Break |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | National ACT |
| Sun, Oct 18, 2026 | National ACT |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Alive @25 |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School- Election Day |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Alive @25 |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | National ACT |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | National ACT |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Holiday - New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Welcome Back Rockets |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | NO School - MLK Day |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - Presidents' Day |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | National ACT |
| Sun, Apr 11, 2027 | National ACT |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | No School - Election Day |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Last Day for Students |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
Showing 37 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Rockcastle County High School
Enrollment at Rockcastle County High School stands at 827 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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