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#680 of 1,284 schools in KY
Eminence High School
High School · Eminence Independent · Eminence, KY
An Eminence Independent high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
254 West Broadway St, Eminence, KY 40019
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eminence High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 40 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eminence High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,525/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eminence), 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
$60,815
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 617 | 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.
Eminence Independent
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eminence High School is listed in Eminence Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eminence High School
Eminence High School is a public high school in Eminence, KY, part of Eminence Independent, serving approximately 535 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eminence High School
What grades does Eminence High School serve?
Eminence High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Eminence High School?
Eminence High School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eminence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eminence High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eminence High School rank in KY?
Eminence High School ranks #680 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Eminence High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eminence High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Eminence High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eminence High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eminence High School a charter school?
No, Eminence High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eminence High School a Title I school?
No, Eminence High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eminence High School?
97.8% of students at Eminence 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (502) 845-5427
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 40019)
- 4,109
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 40019; 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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