Pine Knot Career Institute High School serves 55 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
60%
11%
White
33%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
96%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Pine Knot Career Institute High School?
55 students attend Pine Knot Career Institute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pine Knot Career Institute High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Knot Career Institute High School?
Pine Knot Career Institute High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Knot Career Institute High School offer ?
Pine Knot Career Institute High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pine Knot Career Institute High School part of?
Pine Knot Career Institute High School is part of Mccreary County School District.
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