Very Good
#264 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 21% in state
Danville High School
High School · Danville Independent · Danville, KY
A Danville Independent high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
203 East Lexington Avenue, Danville, KY 40422
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Danville High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Danville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,926
Median home value
$214,300
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Kentucky School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Sunrise AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Danville Independent
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Danville High School is listed in Danville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Danville High School
Danville High School is a public high school in Danville, KY, part of Danville Independent, serving approximately 497 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Danville High School
What grades does Danville High School serve?
Danville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Danville High School?
Danville High School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Danville High School rank in KY?
Danville High School ranks #264 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Danville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Danville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Danville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Danville High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Danville High School a charter school?
No, Danville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Danville High School a Title I school?
No, Danville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danville High School?
61.2% of students at Danville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Boyle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (859) 936-8503
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40422)
- 25,997
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40422; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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