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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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Rockcastle County High School is a public school located in MOUNT VERNON, KY. It has 826 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 22% of students are at least proficient in math and 32% in reading.
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(606) 256-4816
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
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About Rockcastle County High School...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- School District
- Rockcastle County
- Kentucky
Rockcastle County High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
32%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
22%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
99%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1190
8
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
24
175
responses
AP Enrollment
20%
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Popular Colleges
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Eastern Kentucky University
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Western Kentucky University
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Morehead State University
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Berea College
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University of Louisville
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Living in the Area
Rockcastle County
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$45,693
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$685
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$100,300
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
15 responses
Pep rallys, and football games
53%
Club days
20%
Winter Ball
13%
Basketball games
7%
Spirit Week
7%
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Students
Diversity
gradeC+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
826
Free or Reduced Lunch
59%
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$51,046
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.5%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,345/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.17 responses
35%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.17 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.17 responses
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Rockcastle County High School Reviews
Rating 3.61 out of 5 109 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
It has been a wonderful experience making friends and some role models have shaped the way I think for the better, physically and mentally. But some of the teachers seem like there only there for the pay check and the mostly invest into sports like basketball and football.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
There are many things that my school does great like having a feminine hygiene center that young girls can go to and take supplies that they need and have teachers that care about the students. My school isn't perfect, which none is, but the faculty try their very best to make sure their students succeed.
- Senior
- 3 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
To start, I've always felt at home in Rockcastle County and was so excited to finally reach high school. The teachers are more than welcome to help anyone in their educational goals and are interested in advancing a student's potential. I know from my experience that our teachers like to have an enjoyable time and do many class activities, like math contests and making restaurant tier lists. The school hosts various contests as well, like an olympics style event every fall and "grade battle", where the four grades send representatives for various competitions every spring.
For change, I'd assume all schools are like this, but I would like to see students have more of a desire to learn and apply what they learn. I know that here we have some rowdy students that just disrupt class for the fun of it. Teachers send them out, but it's easy to tell that those students never really mature in their lifestyle.
In conclusion, I love Rockcastle and I'm sure you will too!
- Senior
- 11 months ago
