Dixie Heights High School

Dixie Heights High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3010 Dixie Hwy,  Edgewood, KY
Kenton County Public Schools
3.8
2.8
1,530 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nate R Niemi
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
68.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
369:1

Student Diversity

Female
53%
Male
47%
White
76.4%
Hispanic
10.9%
Two or more races
6%
Black
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky 437 Students
Northern Kentucky University 430 Students
University of Cincinnati 336 Students
University of Louisville 199 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 167 Students
Thomas More University 160 Students
Western Kentucky University 142 Students
Xavier University 88 Students
Morehead State University 84 Students
Gateway Community & Technical College 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 116 Students
Business 104 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Biology 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Finance 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 281 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/12/2025
Overall Dixie is a great place to be. The sports are lively and so much fun. However, just as all high schools, there are cliques that may be discouraging to new students. Yet, Dixie is safe and makes sure all students are included in school activities.
5.0 Senior
10/29/2024
going to high school in Dixie heights high school has been a very good experience. the staff are so kind and are very understanding. the counselors feel like they actually care and the community is amazing. FNL here are amazing.
5.0 Senior
5/31/2024
Dixie Heights High School was a great school to attend. The faculty was very friendly and amazing to work with. The principal showed that he cared for each and every student there. His school spirit was infectious. It helps that he is a Dixie alum. The best part was the friends I made especially through shooting archery. I would definitely recommend Dixie Heights High school to anyone.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
5.0 student
3/5/2023
Dixie Heights is a great school for me, not only that the staff and teachers are nice me. even my math and english teachers and my peer tutors from the IEP give me more help than any other math and english teacher would and the students here are also much nicer to me and i like to engage my learning...
1.0 student
6/12/2022
Very little of the teachers were nice, most of the men teachers were misogynistic and rude. They don’t protect their students or do they even care about them. The students are rude, violent, racist and homophobic, and they’re bully’s. The school does nothing to prevent harassment or bullying and the...
4.0 parent
10/29/2015
One teacher, Valerie Conti, in the science department is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered. She has the experience, teaching style, and caring that makes a superb teacher.
1.0 teacher
9/29/2012
Best thing to happen, Larry Tibbs stepping down. Simply poor as a disciplinarian. Should have been sent back to counseling duties years ago.

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Dixie Heights High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Edgewood, KY, in the Edgewood neighborhood, and is served by the Kenton County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,530 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Dixie Heights High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $422,866. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tichenor Middle School, Saint Paul Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Edgewood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dixie Heights High School.

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