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Paducah Tilghman High School

#3 in Niche Standout High Schools in Kentucky
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Paducah, KY
  • 72 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Paducah Tilghman High School is a highly rated, public school located in Paducah, KY. It has 821 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 62% in reading.
Address
2400 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42001
Telephone
(270) 444-5650
Website
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Paducah Tilghman High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
62%
Percent Proficient - Math
42%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1220
5 responses
Average ACT
24
135 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    B+
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$35,581
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$607
National
$949
Median Home Value
$116,100
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 16 responses
Report
  • Sports
    31%
  • Band
    19%
  • Newspaper
    13%
  • Choir
    6%
  • Homecoming
    6%
  • Pep rallies
    6%
  • Recycling Club
    6%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
821
Free or Reduced Lunch
69%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$52,269
Teachers in First/Second Year
14.8%
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.14 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.14 responses
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.14 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,710/ year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.16 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.16 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.16 responses
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Paducah Tilghman High School Reviews

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Paducah Tilghman is the perfect place to receive your secondary education. We are a small school with big opportunities. The school does not limit students to the things they can be apart of. If you are a cheerleader and want to be in the school musical then so be it. Our arts are thriving with classes such as choir, band, orchestra, creative writing, and the school newspaper. Here you can complete college credit through AP classes and Dual Credit Courses. The support system at PTHS is brilliant and we aren't just a school, we're a family!
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Being able to say I’m a student at Paducah Tilghman High School is something that makes me proud. I am constantly being challenged in the classroom, and having an enjoyable experience. Waking up each morning is something I am not fond of, but I love to do it on school days! I am only a sophomore, which means I have one year of experience at PTHS. However, I feel as if I have always been a part of this family. As we say, ain’t no party like a tilghman party, cause a tilghman party don’t stop.
My experience in high school was challenging. During this time I enjoyed sports like basketball, track, baseball, and football. I also enjoyed being around a set group of people I knew for a long time. I grew into my own during these developmental years and learned I have a passion for science. I didn't enjoy that everyone didn't have the same opportunities to understand themselves that I did. My family was able to provide rides and means of aid for me to do these things and I noticed several students were not granted these opportunities. If I could change one thing about Tilghman High School I would make it a focus to get students who don't have access, access to more extracurricular activities.