At a glance
Reported students
827
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
Western Hills High School: 827 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 847
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Western Hills High School
Western Hills High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Frankfort. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Franklin County. NCES reports 827 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Western Hills High School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.3%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black5.7%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin County High School
High · Grades 09–12
990 reported students
The Academy
High · Grades 06–12
38 reported students
Future Forward Education & Career Center
High · Grades 06–12
37 reported students
William Cofield High School
High · Grades 06–12
22 reported students
Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Elkhorn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
725 reported students
Public schools near Western Hills High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School High · Frankfort Independent | 09–12 | 331 | 2.7 mi |
| Panther Transition Academy High · Frankfort Independent | 07–12 | 17 | 2.7 mi |
| The Academy High · Franklin County | 06–12 | 38 | 4.9 mi |
| Franklin County High School High · Franklin County | 09–12 | 990 | 5.6 mi |
| Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr High · Franklin County | 09–12 | 0 | 5.6 mi |
| William Cofield High School High · Franklin County | 06–12 | 22 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Hills High School
What grades does Western Hills High School serve?
Western Hills High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Franklin County.
How many students attend Western Hills High School?
Western Hills High School reported 827 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 847 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Hills High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 827 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Western Hills High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Hills High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Western Hills High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Western Hills High School in?
Western Hills High School is part of Franklin County, based in Frankfort, KY, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Western Hills High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frankfort High School (2.7 mi), Panther Transition Academy (2.7 mi), The Academy (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.