
Phelps High School
School Details
Head of School
Mike Hamilton
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
C-
C+
C+
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
304:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
White
97%
Hispanic
2.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Morehead State University
49 Students
University of Pikeville
46 Students
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
42 Students
University of Kentucky
37 Students
Eastern Kentucky University
36 Students
University of Louisville
13 Students
Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College
13 Students
Alice Lloyd College
13 Students
Marshall University
11 Students
University of the Cumberlands
11 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
16 Students
Education
8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
7 Students
Veterinary Sciences
7 Students
Computer Science
5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
5 Students
Business
4 Students
Biology
4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
4 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
4 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/19/2020
I liked that it was a small school. I was privileged to have some of the best teachers Phelps High School had. I felt I could have learned a lot more, but I am thankful that I received a better education because I tried hard and wanted to learn.
12/28/2018
I like the diversity and the determination that each and every faculty, staff and students bring everyday. We are always excited and determined to make our school the best environment!!
10/23/2017
The number one thing I like about this school is that the teacher will help you one on one if you need it. Weather it would be during lunch break or even after school they are available. I would like this school to offer and have more college classes available to those students have tested high on their ACT, etc.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/24/2010
Cliques and favoritism run this school..even while i was a student I noticed the cliques and favoritism between STAFF and TEACHERS..not to mention between teachers and students.. a crappy enviroment to have to spend four years in regardless of the quality of the education which in my opinion isn't a...
12/4/2008
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