There were two Asian students enrolled in Pendleton County schools in the 2023-24 school year, the same number as the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Pendleton County welcomed a total of 1,176 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.2% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the county.
Phillip Sharp Middle School and Pendleton County High School was the only school in the county that enrolled Asian students in the 2023-24 school year.
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.
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 name | % of Asian Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Sharp Middle School | 0.2% | 441 |
| Pendleton County High School | 0.1% | 735 |
