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Henry Clay High School

2100 Fontaine Rd, Lexington, KY, 40502

About Henry Clay High School

Henry Clay High School is a well-known public school in Lexington, Kentucky, that serves about 2,000 students in grades 9–12. It has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1, which makes it one of the best schools in the Fayette County Public Schools. The school is well-known for its strict academic standards and offers a lot of Advanced Placement® courses. In fact, 43% of students take AP® courses, and it is one of the best High School in "Kentucky" . The school has a diverse student body, with 51% of students being minorities and 48% being from low-income families. Henry Clay High School is one of the best schools in the state, with 43% of students doing well in math and 49% doing well in reading. The school offers a well-rounded experience in a high-demand residential area, with an average of $15,741 per pupil in district funding. This school is well-known in the area for its long history of academic excellence and a wide range of competitive extracurricular activities.

Henry Clay High School Contact Information

Address

2100 Fontaine Rd, Lexington, KY, 40502

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Phone

(859) 381-3423

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Website

fcps.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 43% in Reading.
120
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1990
Total Students
$57750
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 52 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Henry Clay High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 48.89%
Asian 6.18%
Hispanic 17.74%
Black 20.9%
Two+ Races 6.13%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
48.89%
Asian
6.18%
Hispanic
17.74%
Black
20.9%
Two+ Races
6.13%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1990
50.7%
1009 Female
49.3%
981 Male

Student Population

1990 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

284 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Henry Clay High School is transitioning into a new era with the commencement of a multi-million dollar campus reconstruction project that will feature a three-story main building and modern outdoor learning spaces. The school's Speech and Debate team continues its legacy of excellence, maintaining a consistent record of high achievement in state-level competitions. Also, Mr. Kite, the school's music teacher, was recently nominated for the Manilow Music Teacher Award. This award could bring in a lot of new money for the school's instrument programs.

FAQ

Q1. Can students join clubs and activities that aren't at school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q2. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can get help with college planning and take the SAT and ACT.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects all help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Does Henry Clay High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get to work in the real world, which helps them get ready for the job market.

Q5. Does the school support learning through hands-on activities?

Ans. Yes, students do projects and other things that help them learn skills that will be useful in the real world.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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