Southwestern High School

High Supplemental Virtual Somerset, KY Grades 09–12 Rural: Fringe Somerset, KY SchoolScore™ D (50.4)
  • 1,213 Students
  • 73.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (606)678-9000 Phone
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Southwestern High School
Somerset, KY 42503
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ D (50.4)
1,213
Students
73.0
Teachers
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
(606)678-9000
Phone

Southwestern High School is a public school administered by the Pulaski County district in Somerset, KENTUCKY, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 1,213 students enrolled; a 16.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Kentucky High School Average
Enrollment
1,213.0
State avg: 564.0
▲ 115% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.62:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
61.2%
State avg: 58.3%
▲ 5% worse
School Details
School Name
Southwestern High School
NCESSCH ID
210495000506
State School ID
KY-100501000-100501400
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1765 WTLO Rd
City
Somerset
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
42503
County
Pulaski County
Metro Area
Somerset, KY
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2105
State Leg. Upper
21015
State Leg. Lower
21083
Latitude
37.06084
Longitude
-84.65542
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th Ungraded
👥
1,213
Total Students
👩‍🏫
73.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
73.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)73.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 742 61.2%
Not Applicable 709 58.5%
District Info
District Name
Pulaski County
LEAID
2104950
State LEA ID
KY-100501000
Phone
(606)679-1123
Website
http://www.pulaski.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Somerset
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$119,635K
Federal Revenue
$22,284K
State Revenue
$64,452K
Local Revenue
$32,899K
Total Expenditure
$130,463K
Instruction Exp.
$68,700K
Support Services
$28,249K
Other Current Exp.
$6,310K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Southwestern High School

1
Oak Hill Elementary School
Somerset · Elementary
0.2 mi
2
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Somerset · High
2.1 mi
3
Southern Elementary School
Somerset · Elementary
2.5 mi
4
Southern Middle School
Somerset · Middle
2.7 mi
5
Memorial Education Center
Somerset · Elementary
2.8 mi
6
Eagle Academy
Somerset · High
3.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southwestern High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Southwestern High School?
1,213 students are enrolled at Southwestern High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Southwestern High School have?
Southwestern High School has 73.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Southwestern High School serve?
Southwestern High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Southwestern High School a charter school?
Southwestern High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Southwestern High School located in?
Southwestern High School is located in the Somerset, KY metropolitan area.
What school district does Southwestern High School belong to?
Southwestern High School is part of the Pulaski County school district.
How much does Pulaski County spend per student?
The Pulaski County district spends approximately $107,553,998 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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