Kenton County

Kenton County Schools is a suburban Kentucky district serving 14,645 students across 22 schools, experiencing modest growth of 4.7% enrollment increase from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1 with 907 faculty members across 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.

Academic performance exceeds state averages in key metrics. Math proficiency stands at 51.0% compared to the state average of 42.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 52.0% versus 48.2% statewide. The graduation rate of 98.4% substantially exceeds Kentucky's 95.5% average, with a dropout rate of only 0.4%. Chronic absenteeism at 13.7% represents an area of concern relative to attendance patterns.

The student population includes 46.9% economically disadvantaged students, 4.3% English learners, and 15.1% students with disabilities. Racial composition is 80.4% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, and 1.6% Asian.

Financially, Kenton County operates on a $177.2 million annual budget with per-pupil spending of $16,084, approximately 15% below the state average of $18,884. Revenue derives from local sources (42.8%), state funding (48.8%), and federal contributions (8.5%). This funding structure indicates moderate reliance on local resources while maintaining significant state support, typical of suburban Kentucky districts.