Grant County High School

Grant County High School
Address
715 Warsaw Road
Dry Ridge, KY, 41035
USA
Coordinates 38°41′08″N 84°37′17″W / 38.68556°N 84.62139°WCoordinates: 38°41′08″N 84°37′17″W / 38.68556°N 84.62139°W
Information
Type public high school
Motto "Advancing Knowledge. Activating Momentum."[1]
School district Grant County Schools[1]
Principal Claudette Herald[1]
Vice principal Jim Lacey and Ken Woodeshick
[1]
Faculty 118[1]
Grades 912[2]
Age range 13 – 19
Enrolment 1100
Number of students 1146[2]
Student to teacher ratio 19[2]
Hours in school day 5 (8:10am – 2:55pm)[1]
Campus size 51 acres (21 ha)[1]
Color(s) Blue and Gold
Mascot Brave
Nickname Braves and Lady Braves[3]
Rival Williamstown
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)[1]
Yearbook Grantonian
Feeder schools Grant County Middle School
Website grant.kyschools.us

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.[1]

School information

The current Grant County High School building was dedicated in 1998. The campus covers 51 acres (210,000 m2). Computer terminals are available in each classroom. Three computer labs are available for student use along with a media center with Internet access.[1]

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.[2]

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.[1]

Vision statement

To advance knowledge and activate momentum.[1]

Grading scale

Bell schedule

Grant County High School adopted a 25-year 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.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Boy's Baskitball
  • Girl's Baskitball
  • Bass Fishing
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleding
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Boy's Soccer
  • Girl's Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track And Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Clubs and organizations

Students participate in several clubs and organizations, including:[1]

  • FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
  • FFA - Agriculture Related National Premiere Leadership Organization
  • National Honor Society, (NHS)
  • Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
  • Future Educators Association (FEA)
  • Jobs For America's Graduates (JAG)
  • Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
  • Speech and Drama Team
  • Academic Team
  • Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP)
  • Student Technology Leadership Program Showcase Team (SHOWCASE)
  • STLP RCX Challenge Extreme Team (ROBOTICS)
  • Anime Club
  • Gaming Club

Performance

The high school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Over forty percent of the student population is classified as "Academic Achievers," who achieve at high levels, attend school regularly, and exhibit exemplary behavior.[1] 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.[2]

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