Grant County High School
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Grant County High School is a public high school
serving the ninth
through twelfth
grades in Dry Ridge, Kentucky
, USA
. It is one of seven schools and the only high school in the Grant County Schools district.
access.
The student-teacher ratio
is 18, which exceeds the state average of 15. Spending per pupil is $6,639, less than the state average of $7,639.
. Over forty percent of the student population is classified as "Academic Achievers," who achieve at high levels, attend school regularly, and exhibit exemplary behavior. There was once a program for the "Academic Achievers" but that program has since been done away with. In 2006-2007 students took Advanced Placement (AP)
examinations in 11 of the 37 course areas.
Grant County High School is a public high school
High school
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serving the ninth
Ninth grade
Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
through twelfth
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
grades in Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Dry Ridge is a city in Grant County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,995 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dry Ridge is located at ....
, USA
United States
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. It is one of seven schools and the only high school in the Grant County Schools district.
School information
The current Grant County High School building was dedicated in 1998. The campus covers 51 acres (206,389.9 m²). Computer terminals are available in each classroom. Three computer labs are available for student use along with a media center with InternetInternet
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access.
The student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio refers to the number of teachers in a school or university with respect to the number of students who attend the institution. For example, a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 indicates that there are 10 students for every one teacher...
is 18, which exceeds the state average of 15. Spending per pupil is $6,639, less than the state average of $7,639.
Mission Statement
"To ensure success for all students by establishing high expectations and providing high-quality instruction through excellent teachers, support staff and leadership embraced by supportive parents and an engaged community. "
Bell Schedule
Grant County High School adopted a five-period bell schedule for the 2010-2011 school year and will continue to use it for the 2011-2012 school year. In addition to no release days, they will have times for ACT prep.Performance
The high school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
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. Over forty percent of the student population is classified as "Academic Achievers," who achieve at high levels, attend school regularly, and exhibit exemplary behavior. There was once a program for the "Academic Achievers" but that program has since been done away with. In 2006-2007 students took Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement program is a curriculum in the United States and Canada sponsored by the College Board which offers standardized courses to high school students that are generally recognized to be equivalent to undergraduate courses in college...
examinations in 11 of the 37 course areas.