Simon Kenton High School

Simon Kenton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11132 Madison Pike,  Independence, KY
Kenton County Public Schools
3.7
4.0
1,823 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Wayne Popham
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
96%

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 Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
54%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
454:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
87.6%
Female
50%
Male
50%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
2.4%
Asian
<1%
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.
Northern Kentucky University 446 Students
University of Kentucky 422 Students
University of Cincinnati 237 Students
University of Louisville 225 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 213 Students
Thomas More University 159 Students
Western Kentucky University 117 Students
Morehead State University 115 Students
Transylvania University 76 Students
Gateway Community & Technical College 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 120 Students
Business 79 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Biology 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Elementary Education 31 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Engineering 27 Students
Computer Science 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 352 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/7/2024
I believe Simon Kenton to be a fantastic High School that engages students effectively. My only complaint would be that there are certain teaching staff their that under perform when it comes to teaching kids effectively.
5.0 Senior
10/31/2024
I think Simon Kenton is a great school. I enjoy being part of the baseball program. The teachers and administrators are helpful and genuinely care.
4.0 Senior
10/9/2024
My time at Simon Kenton hasn't been terrible. My first year they exemplified their accessibility by allowing me to do fully online school because of health related issues. Most of my teachers were awesome with few exceptions. They offer a lot of higher level courses especially in math.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 student
5/7/2022
The vibes are very tense. Teachers are awesome, for the most part, def a few bad apples xD. Some of the other students give me the major creeps, which makes the school environment much less dope. History teachers unfortunately love dad jokes :/ Overall pretty good experience, classes are pretty easy...
5.0 parent
10/15/2021
My Husband Graduated SK many years ago. Our son now attends SK and is in there New Aviation program. You can't blame teachers and staff for your children's actions . That starts at home. Be evolved in your children's education. Wonderful Shool. With many programs for your children. Get in and get ev...
2.0 other
9/8/2020
It was awful. I was bullied all through out my experience here and none of the administration would help me with any of it. They wouldn't even listen to my teachers who saw it happening.
4.0 student
7/12/2018
I am going into my sophomore year at SK and I think it is good school and the the teacher do dare us.

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Simon Kenton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Independence, KY, in the Independence neighborhood, and is served by the Kenton County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,823 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Simon Kenton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $319,543. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Christian Academy, Twenhofel Middle School, Summit View Academy, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Simon Kenton High School.

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