NW Kentucky News

There were 310 12th grade students enrolled in Ohio County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 23% more than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Ohio County High School welcomed most of the 12th grade students in the county, registering 296 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.

School	# of 12th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Ohio County High School	296	23.8%	1,242
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program	9	25%	36
Ohio County Day Treatment	5	8.2%	61