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Ohio County schools welcomed 310 10th grade students in 2022-23 school year

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KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

There were 310 10th grade students enrolled in Ohio County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 16% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Ohio County High School welcomed most of the 10th grade students in the county, registering 287 students.

Within Ohio County schools, the highest student population was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Ohio County ranked 45th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 45th the year before.

Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.

Ohio County Enrollment by Grade - Yearly Comparison
PreschoolKindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 1201002003004005002022-23 school year2021-22 school year

10th Grade Enrollment in Ohio County Schools for 2022-23 School Year
School# of 10th Grade Students Enrolled% of Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Ohio County High School28723.1%1,242
Ohio County Day Treatment1829.5%61
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program513.9%36

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