East Louisville News

There were 257 ninth grade students enrolled in Henry County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 18.2% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Henry County High School welcomed most of the ninth grade students in the county, registering 155 students.

Within Henry County schools, the highest student population was found in 10th grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Henry County ranked 61st in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 61st the year before.

Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.

School	# of 9th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Henry County High School	155	23.6%	656
Eminence High School	84	16.3%	516
Bluegrass Challenge Academy	18	14.5%	124