Hazard High School in Hazard, KY

At a glance

Reported students

303

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

23.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kentucky high enrollment

53rd percentile

Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

256

Hazard High School: 303 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

12.9:1 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: 262
Teachers (FTE): 21.83
Student–teacher ratio: 12:1

What the reported data says about Hazard High School

Hazard High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hazard. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hazard Independent. NCES reports 303 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 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below 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 (91.1%) and Black (4.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hazard High School

1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 16.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 50.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.67
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White91.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black4.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial3.6%

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

4 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hazard Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

256 reported students

Roy G. Eversole Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

457 reported students

Kentucky TECH - Hazard Regional Tech Ctr

Other · Grades UG–UG

0 reported students

Hazard Community College Tech Campus

Other · Grades UG–UG

0 reported students

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Public schools near Hazard 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
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School Elementary · Hazard Independent	PK–04	457	0.9 mi
Hazard Middle School Middle · Hazard Independent	05–08	256	1.6 mi
Kentucky TECH - Hazard Regional Tech Ctr Other · Hazard Independent	UG–UG	0	1.8 mi
Hazard Community College Tech Campus Other · Hazard Independent	UG–UG	0	1.8 mi
Perry County Central High School High · Perry County	09–12	819	3.3 mi
Learning Academy High · Perry County	09–12	39	3.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hazard High School

What grades does Hazard High School serve?

Hazard High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hazard Independent.

How many students attend Hazard High School?

Hazard High School reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 262 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hazard High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 303 students and 23.5 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 Hazard High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hazard High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hazard Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hazard High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

50.2% 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 Hazard High School in?

Hazard High School is part of Hazard Independent, based in Hazard, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hazard High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roy G. Eversole Elementary School (0.9 mi), Hazard Middle School (1.6 mi), Kentucky TECH - Hazard Regional Tech Ctr (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.