Very Good
#410 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 32% in state
Dixie Heights High School
High School · Kenton County · Fort Mitchell, KY
A Kenton County high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3010 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dixie Heights High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dixie Heights High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated812/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Mitchell), 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
$100,645
Median home value
$278,100
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kenton County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #11 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dixie Heights High School is listed in Kenton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dixie Heights High School
Dixie Heights High School is a public high school in Fort Mitchell, KY, part of Kenton County, serving approximately 1,524 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dixie Heights High School
What grades does Dixie Heights High School serve?
Dixie Heights High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dixie Heights High School?
Dixie Heights High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Heights High School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dixie Heights High School rank in KY?
Dixie Heights High School ranks #410 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Dixie Heights High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dixie Heights High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dixie Heights High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixie Heights High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dixie Heights High School a charter school?
No, Dixie Heights High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dixie Heights High School a Title I school?
No, Dixie Heights High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixie Heights High School?
42.2% of students at Dixie Heights 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
- 1,524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (859) 341-7650
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 41017)
- 40,661
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 41017; 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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