Pike County Central High School is a public high school located in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. The school mascot is a hawk. The school motto is "Soaring To Greatness". PCCHS serves around 700 students in 9th to 12th grade. It is located just minutes from the downtown Pikeville area.
Pike County Virtual Academy serves 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike County Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pike County Virtual Academy's student population of 103 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pike County Virtual Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pike County Virtual Academy?
103 students attend Pike County Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pike County Virtual Academy students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pike County Virtual Academy?
Pike County Virtual Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pike County Virtual Academy offer ?
Pike County Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pike County Virtual Academy part of?
Pike County Virtual Academy is part of Pike County School District.
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