Great Crossing High School in Georgetown, KY

At a glance

Reported students

1,677

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

80.78

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kentucky high enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

535

Great Crossing High School: 1,677 reported students.

State peer staffing position

92nd percentile

20.8:1 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: 1,726
Teachers (FTE): 78.55
Student–teacher ratio: 22:1

What the reported data says about Great Crossing High School

Great Crossing High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Georgetown. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Scott County. NCES reports 1,677 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, 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 (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. 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 Great Crossing High School

1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.78 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 9.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 38.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1.3
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

White73%
Hispanic15.1%
Black5.4%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.4%

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.

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

Scott County High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,392 reported students

Phoenix Horizon Community

High · Grades 06–12

83 reported students

Elkhorn Crossing School

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Scott County Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

837 reported students

Royal Spring Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

719 reported students

Western Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

623 reported students

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Public schools near Great Crossing 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
Elkhorn Crossing School High · Scott County	09–12	0	0.3 mi
Phoenix Horizon Community High · Scott County	06–12	83	1.8 mi
Scott County High School High · Scott County	09–12	1,392	1.8 mi
The Stables High · Fayette County	08–12	33	5.1 mi
Future Forward Education & Career Center High · Franklin County	06–12	37	7.7 mi
Locust Trace AgriScience Center High · Fayette County	09–12	0	7.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Great Crossing High School

What grades does Great Crossing High School serve?

Great Crossing High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Scott County.

How many students attend Great Crossing High School?

Great Crossing High School reported 1,677 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,726 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Great Crossing High School?

The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 1,677 students and 80.78 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 Great Crossing High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Great Crossing High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scott County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

38.6% 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 Great Crossing High School in?

Great Crossing High School is part of Scott County, based in Georgetown, KY, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Great Crossing High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elkhorn Crossing School (0.3 mi), Phoenix Horizon Community (1.8 mi), Scott County High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.