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Simon Kenton High School

11132 Madison Pk, Independence, KY 41051Kenton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,859
Students
Total enrolled
95%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 10% vs nat'l
$13,917
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
22.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,859 students in grades 09–12 in Independence, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,917 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Simon Kenton High School is a very large high in Independence, Kentucky, serving grades 09–12 with 1,859 students. The district invests $13,917 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 95% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Simon Kenton High School

1,859
Total Students
22.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
84
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution926 male · 933 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 686 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian1%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210309000818

Academic Outcomes at Simon Kenton High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
95%
State avg
93%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 41051

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,917Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,917
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,123
Student Support$2,644
Administration$1,670
Operations$2,088
Other$1,392
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,917 spent per student, an estimated $6,165 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
42%
State government
46.0%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 95% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Summit View AcademyRiver Ridge Elementary SchoolBeechgrove Elementary SchoolWhite's Tower Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Turkey Foot Middle SchoolTwenhofel Middle SchoolWoodland Middle School
↓
High School
Dixie Heights High SchoolScott High SchoolNorthern Ky Youth Dev CenterNorthern Ky Health Technology Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKenton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKenton County →
Phone: (859)960-0100
NCES ID: 210309000818
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Independence seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kenton County
High
Dixie Heights High School
1,561 students · 09–12
● 52 opp39% FRL
Elem
Summit View Academy
1,431 students · PK–08
● 40 opp45% FRL
High
Scott High School
1,071 students · 09–12
● 37 opp42% FRL
Mid
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,029 students · 06–08
● 52 opp47% FRL
Elem
River Ridge Elementary School
931 students · PK–05
● 52 opp61% FRL
Mid
Twenhofel Middle School
835 students · 06–08
● 40 opp39% FRL
Elem
Beechgrove Elementary School
660 students · PK–05
● 40 opp61% FRL
Elem
White's Tower Elementary School
631 students · PK–05
● 40 opp41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11132 Madison Pk, Independence, KY 41051
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.