Gallatin County High School, also known as Gallatin High School, is a public high school located in Warsaw, Kentucky, United States. It is the only high school in the Gallatin County School District. Angela Lewis is the school principal. The school's athletic teams are called the Wildcats.
Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, Gallatin County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallatin County High School's student population of 424 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed
School Rankings
Gallatin County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallatin County High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gallatin County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallatin County High School's ranking?
Gallatin County High School is ranked #1043 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gallatin County High School?
The graduation rate of Gallatin County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gallatin County High School?
424 students attend Gallatin County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gallatin County High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallatin County High School?
Gallatin County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gallatin County High School offer ?
Gallatin County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gallatin County High School part of?
Gallatin County High School is part of Gallatin County School District.
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