Kenton County School District
The Kenton County School District (the definite article is part of the district's official name) is a local education agency headquartered in Ft. Wright, Kentucky and is the public school system for Kenton County outside of those cities who have Independent School Districts.
| The Kenton County School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 1055 Eaton Dr., Ft. Wright, Kentucky 41017 | |
| District information | |
| Motto | "It's about ALL Kids." |
| Established | 1884 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Henry Webb |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Schools | 18 |
| Budget | $7.1 million |
| NCES District ID | 2103090 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 14,421 |
| Teachers | 790+ |
| Student–teacher ratio | 18.07 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
History
Education Prior to Establishment
Kenton County was created in 1804 as Kentucky's 90th county. It is named after pioneer, Simon Kenton.[1] The first free public school in Kenton County was in Covington, Ky and it was established in 1820. A second Cabin school was open up in 1836 on Gerard Street.[2]
Schools
The district operates 18 schools: 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district is responsible for 14,000+ student or approximately 36% of the under age 18 population in the county.[3] However, a large portion of the county's population lives in one of the county's four independent school districts:
- The largest city in the Northern Kentucky region, Covington's, northern urban core is served by Covington Independent Public Schools but its southern suburban neighborhoods are assigned to Kenton County Disctrict schools.[4]
- The cities of Erlanger and Elsmere are served by Erlanger-Elsmere Schools, except portions of Erlanger City Limits that lie East of Turkey Foot Road.[5]
- The city of Fort Mitchell is served by the Beechwood Independent School District.[6]
- The city of Ludlow is served by the Ludlow Independent Schools.[7]
High Schools
| School | City | Mascot | Enrollment[8] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Heights | Edgewood | Colonels | 1440 |
| Scott | Taylor Mill | Eagles | 965 |
| Simon Kenton | Independence | Pioneers | 1772 |
Middle Schools
| School | City | Mascot | Enrollment[9] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit View | Independence | Royals | 713 |
| Turkey Foot | Edgewood | Indians | 1103 |
| Twenhofel | Independence | Throroughbreds | 788 |
| Woodland | Taylor Mill | Wildcats | 715 |
Elementary Schools
| School | City | Mascot | Enrollment[10] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechgrove | Independence | Bears | 714 |
| J.A. Caywood | Edgewood | Corporals | 626 |
| Fort Wright | Fort Wright | Falcons | 435 |
| R.C. Hinsdale | Edgewood | Patriots | 632 |
| Kenton | Independence | Wildcats | 656 |
| Piner | Morning View | Pride | 366 |
| River Ridge | Villa Hills | Timberwolves | 980 |
| Ryland | Ryland Heights | Tigers | 520 |
| Summit View | Independence | Mustangs | 742 |
| Taylor Mill | Covington | Tigers | 622 |
| White's Tower | Independence | Bearcats | 562 |
References
- "Kenton County Historical Society".
- "First District School – Kenton County Public Library". www.kentonlibrary.org. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- "US Census Bureau QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Erlanger-Elsmere School District". kyschools.us.
- "Beechwood Independent School District". kyschools.us.
- "Ludlow Independent Schools". kyschools.us.
- "Common Core of Data". National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Common Core of Data". National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- "Common Core of Data". National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 14 June 2019.