Hopkinsville Times

There were 669 12th grade students enrolled in Christian County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 9% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Christian County High School welcomed most of the 12th grade students in the county, registering 264 students.

Within Christian County schools, the highest student population was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Christian County ranked 16th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 16th 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 12th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Christian County High School	264	20.2%	1,305
Hopkinsville High School	250	23.3%	1,071
Bluegrass Learning Academy	94	22.1%	426
Cumberland Hall School	29	4.2%	691
Christian County Public Schools Virtual Learning Academy	27	11.3%	238
Christian County Day Treatment	5	12.5%	40