Breckinridge County High School

Breckinridge County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2019 E Highway 60,  Harned, KY
Breckinridge County Public Schools
3.9
5.0
882 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Adam Cox
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
540
Verbal
630
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
442:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
91.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Kentucky University 157 Students
University of Kentucky 131 Students
University of Louisville 122 Students
Murray State University 121 Students
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College 75 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 50 Students
Campbellsville University 43 Students
Owensboro Community & Technical College 35 Students
Kentucky Wesleyan College 31 Students
Bellarmine University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 49 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Business 32 Students
Biology 24 Students
Education 17 Students
Veterinary Sciences 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 77 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/15/2023
It's a very good school. They have good teachers and the principles are nice and they are fair. I just wish the students would be more respectful and have manners.
4.0 Senior
2/3/2023
we have really good teachers here. they help from little things to small things. if you are struggling you can ask your teachers or even your peers for help. there is good diversity here. everyone can always find a friend inside the building of breckinridge county high school. also there are so many clubs and spots to play. a wide variety of choices for whatever you like or prefer. they try to accommodate to everyone's needs so we can all compromise together. it is very clean here. are janitors work really hard to help clean and make the school a better place to be, along with the teachers help keep things clean, because everyone likes to work together to make this a better school. you hardly feel stuck or bored, because most teachers like to keep you busy with a fun way of learning. also there is many opportunities to be able to get outside or even stay in if you prefer. there is many good learning things, like our library is stocked full of many books and even a really nice place.
5.0 Senior
8/4/2020
I enjoy going to this high school. There are many organizations and groups to get involved with here. The staff is very helpful and nice when it comes to helping me switch classes and enrolling in college courses.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
6/1/2015
Great school teachers are great they teach the kids what they need they help you achieve the goals
5.0 student
9/24/2007

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Breckinridge County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harned, KY and is served by the Breckinridge County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 882 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Breckinridge County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Breckinridge County Area Technology Center, Breckinridge County Middle School, St. Romuald Interparochial School, and more. Learn more about what Harned has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Breckinridge County High School.

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