Wayne County High School

Wayne County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2 Kenny Davis Blvd,  Monticello, KY
Wayne County Public Schools
3.8
1.0
923 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Justin Alley
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
97%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
550
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
52.4%
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
464:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
86.2%
Hispanic
10.7%
Black
1.7%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
University of Kentucky 125 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 120 Students
Western Kentucky University 93 Students
Somerset Community College 64 Students
Campbellsville University 48 Students
University of Louisville 43 Students
University of the Cumberlands 41 Students
Lindsey Wilson University 37 Students
Northern Kentucky University 32 Students
Berea College 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students
Business 16 Students
Biology 16 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
English 10 Students
Education 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Political Science and Government 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 54 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/3/2020
My overall experience with Wayne County High School has been great. I have had many learning opportunities through Biomedical classes, Honor classes and the ability to participate in online college classes. Wayne County High School may be located in a rural area but I think there's a great deal to be said about small towns.... You can't beat the sense of family at Wayne County High School.
3.0 NicheUser
7/22/2016
I have a few teachers that really care about their students success.
4.0 NicheUser
1/31/2016
Our teachers at WCHS has the greatest teaching knowledge of subjects including Math, Social Studies, English, and Science. The teachers have almost communication skills to students because they can hear you what the teacher is doing and they can handle anything.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 student
3/9/2011
Spent 6 years in the Wayne County school system and graduated from there. I excelled, or at least thought I did, and then went on to college and could barely pass. While I was there, test results showed our county, academically, was at the bottom of the pack. Obviously I had no control over where I...

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Wayne County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Monticello, KY, in the Monticello neighborhood, and is served by the Wayne County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 923 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Wayne 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $168,398. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wayne County Alternative Middle School, Wayne County Area Technology Center, Wayne County Learning Academy, and more. Learn more about what Monticello has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wayne County High School.

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