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Calloway County High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 945 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 6, 2012

Calloway is a great school. Teachers have high expectations for all students and the administration is very supportive. They were awarded a bronze star award by US News and World Reports.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2010

I believe attending Calloway county was very beneficial to me. I could not have recieved a better learning enviroment or overall atmosphere.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 9, 2009

This is my first year in Murray Kentucky and I am a senior. Calloway County High School might be a small school, but the atmosphere is awesome. The new principal this year is extremely nice, and focuses on bettering the school as a whole. Teachers stop to help you, and the school is really into athletics. Though because of where the school is located, there is somewhat diversity.. I just wish that my peers would be more excepting to the fact that people are different.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 4, 2008

I am a former student at Calloway County Schools and I loved it! I am so happy that both of my sons are getting to go to the same schools as I did and get to enjoy all the fun and learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2005

I am a former student of the Calloway County School System and I absolutely loved it and DID not feel at any point that I was being treated as a commodity. Please note that those words were typed during a conflict between the schools regarding student population, both of the districts' lines among several other things. The academics there are awesome, I feel as I truly received the best education that I possibly could have. I loved my time at Calloway County High School as well as all the other years that I spent in Calloway County. While it may be a smaller school, closer attention is given to those who need it the most, the Laker Band is truly amazing.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 26, 2005

I have had a child in the Calloway Co. schools for the last 12 years. I feel my child has had the best educational experience possible. Calloway Co. schools provide excellent educational experiences that are second to none. The teaching staff is exceptional as well. Calloway sports programs are well run and competetive. I could never ask for a better school for my child to attend! Calloway Co. schools operate with integretity and fairness to all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2005

It is obvious that the previous 'rating' isn't from a Calloway parent!
—Submitted by T G, a parent


Posted October 23, 2004

School board treats kids as commodities. They are power hungry and care more for 'status' than about educating the children. Recent lawsuits they have settled and the current dispute with district residents about school choice have hurt the community but the board doesn't care. Today there was a called meeting that barely met the open meetings law. The board needs to be voted out of office in order for the school district to continue to improve. The current board policies are going to do tremendous damage to the district and the children in their schools.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
47%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

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Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 83%
Black 2% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 40%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2108 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
Phone: (270) 762-7374

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