Shelby County High School is a public high school in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, United States.
Serving 998 students in grades 9-12, Shelby County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelby County High School's student population of 998 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Saddlebreds
School Rankings
Shelby County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shelby County High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
62%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saddlebreds
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelby County High School's ranking?
Shelby County High School is ranked #1007 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shelby County High School often compared to?
Shelby County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha Layne Collins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelby County High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shelby County High School?
998 students attend Shelby County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Shelby County High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby County High School?
Shelby County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shelby County High School offer ?
Shelby County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelby County High School part of?
Shelby County High School is part of Shelby County School District.
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