Grant County High School
| Grant County High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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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 | Linda Foxx[1] |
| Faculty | 118[1] |
| Grades | 9 – 12[2] |
| Age range | 13 – 19 |
| Enrollment | 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]
Grading scale
- A = 93-100
- B = 85-92
- C = 75-84
- D = 68-74
- F = 0-67
Bell schedule
Grant County High School adopted a 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
- Boys' basketball
- Girls' basketball
- Bass fishing
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Boys' soccer
- Girls' 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)
- 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]