Henry Clay High School

Henry Clay High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2100 Fontaine Rd,  Lexington, KY
Fayette County Public Schools
3.8
4.0
1,990 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Little
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
79.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
51.6%
Black
20.1%
Hispanic
15.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Two or more races
5.6%

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.
University of Kentucky 861 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 397 Students
Transylvania University 260 Students
University of Louisville 253 Students
Western Kentucky University 193 Students
Bluegrass Community & Technical College 157 Students
University of Cincinnati 150 Students
Morehead State University 149 Students
Vanderbilt University 130 Students
Centre College 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 171 Students
Psychology 131 Students
Biology 124 Students
Nursing 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 97 Students
Computer Science 77 Students
Political Science and Government 63 Students
Pre-Law Studies 63 Students
Chemistry 53 Students
Finance 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 428 Reviews
3.0 Junior
11/24/2022
I loved the multiple AP classes available. I also love the amazing teachers that are available. Every single one of them care about the students and want to see the students succeed.
3.0 Senior
10/21/2022
Freshman year was probably my only good year here at Henry Clay. Once COVID-19 hit, everything took a turn and it just felt like everything changed drastically. I don't feel like I'm learning enough and when I struggled academically and mentally in my junior year, I had barely any help from my teachers. As a senior, I look back on my past few years at Henry Clay and how it changed from me being so excited to go to school, to absolutely dreading it. I have never felt so excited to be able to leave a place for good because that is how badly this school has left a negative mark on me. I don't feel like my education is as good and thorough as it use to be.
3.0 Senior
4/19/2022
It needs major refurbishments. The metal detectors are a pain. However, the teachers are good and I do learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 other
9/7/2022
This school didn't help me at all to learn what I needed. They only taught me how to suppress ideas and to keep quiet. Most of the administrative staff abuse their power to go after lower income kids and teachers encourage fights. Do not let your child go here.
5.0 parent
6/18/2019
My children excelled at this school, and it was hard work at times, which helped prepare them for what came next.
5.0 other
4/6/2016
Wonderful teachers who actually teach. My daughter was in a different Lexington High School last year and was body slammed and the principal never did anything. Absolutely love Henry Clay. HC IS A MUCH BETTER SCHOOL!!

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Henry Clay High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lexington, KY and is served by the Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 1,990 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Henry Clay High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $841,478. Discover additional schools in the area, like FCPS Virtual Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, Montessori High School Of Kentucky, and more. Learn more about what Lexington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Henry Clay High School.

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