Western Hills High School vs. Frankfort High School
Should you attend Western Hills High School or Frankfort High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Western Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Graduation Rate
Frankfort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 9-12, Western Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Frankfort High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
827 students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#605 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
238
98
Grade 10 Students
192
70
Grade 11 Students
201
93
Grade 12 Students
196
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
75%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%