There was one Asian student enrolled in Powell 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 Powell County welcomed a total of 685 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.1% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the county.
Powell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Powell County High School | 0.1% | 685 |