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#645 of 1,284 schools in KY
Western Hills High School
High School · Franklin County · Frankfort, KY
A Franklin County high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Doctors Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Hills High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Hills 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frankfort), 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
$67,125
Median home value
$199,900
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Panther Transition AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| The AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | 4.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Franklin County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 968 | 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.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Hills High School is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Hills High School
Western Hills High School is a public high school in Frankfort, KY, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 855 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Hills High School
What grades does Western Hills High School serve?
Western Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Hills High School?
Western Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 855 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Hills High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Hills High School rank in KY?
Western Hills High School ranks #645 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Western Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Western Hills High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Hills High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Hills High School a charter school?
No, Western Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Hills High School a Title I school?
No, Western Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Hills High School?
45.4% of students at Western Hills 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
- 855
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (502) 875-8400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 40601)
- 51,627
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 40601; 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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