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Lee County High School (Closed 2023)

599 Lee Ave
Beattyville, KY 41311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 316 students in grades 9-12, Lee County 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (KY)
(15-16)
30-34%
49%
(15-16)
50-59%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
6%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
11%
White
(15-16)
100%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
(15-16)
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee County High School?
The graduation rate of Lee County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lee County High School?
316 students attend Lee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lee County High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee County High School?
Lee County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lee County High School offer ?
Lee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee County High School part of?
Lee County High School is part of Lee County School District.

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