This report card for the 2005 - 2006 school year contains important information about our school, including details about our academic performance, teacher qualifications, learning environment, and more. For a more detailed look at our school, please contact us to see our Expanded Report Card.
Corbin High School is located in rural southeastern Kentucky and has been serving students and the community for 105 years. CHS strives to become a community of learners, creating learning opportunities for each and every student. The administration and faculty at corbin High School takes its mission very seriously to "provide opportunities that will help prepare each student for a successful transition to postsecondary education, the workplace and life." Programs and schedules at corbin High School have been designed to positively impact student achievement.
Corbin High School ensures educational equity by providing students with various educational opportunities. Gender, socio-economic and equity issues for students with special needs are analyzed and addressed in our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Students with special needs can receive job training as well as the opportunity for peer tutoring, co-op and job shadowing. Teachers receive professional development that addresses instructional practices to meet the learning styles of students. they incorporate these practices in their lessons. Extra help is available before and after school through Extended School Services and our 21st Century Learning Center.
This chart starts with our school’s baseline CATS score from 2000. It shows a goal line from that starting point to our goal of 100 by 2014. Every two years a new point will be added to the chart to show whether we are on track to meet our goal.
| Year | Goal Line | Assistance Line |
School Index Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 71.5 | 72.2 | |
| 2002 | 75.5 | 71.5 | 77.5 |
| 2004 | 79.4 | 72.8 | 83.1 |
| 2006 | 83.4 | 74.1 | 85.2 |
| 2008 | 87.4 | 75.4 | |
| 2020 | 91.4 | 76.7 | |
| 2012 | 95.3 | 78.0 | |
| 2014 | 99.3 | 79.3 | |
| Standard Error: 0.7 | |||
Kentucky uses the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) to hold schools accountable for student progress. CATS has three parts: the Kentucky Core Content Tests, the national Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS), and other measures, including attendance, retention and dropout rates. These elements make up a school’s CATS Performance Score for every two-year period. The goal is that by 2014 nearly all students will score proficient or distinguished.
Kentucky’s tests rate student performance as either Novice, Apprentice, Proficient, or Distinguished. These categories translate into a scale of 0-140, with 100 being considered proficient. This chart compares our school’s performance with the schools in our district and throughout Kentucky.
| KCCT Test |
2005 Reading |
2006 Reading |
2005 Mathematics |
2006 Mathematics |
2006 Science |
2006 Social Studies |
2006 Writing |
2006 Arts & Humanities |
2006 PL/VS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 10th | 11th | 11th | 11th | 11th | 12th | 11th | 11th | ||
| School | 7% | 10% | 24% | 18% | 15% | 8% | 10% | 15% | 6% | |
| District | 7% | 10% | 24% | 19% | 16% | 9% | 10% | 14% | 6% | |
| State | 11% | 14% | 32% | 31% | 24% | 19% | 14% | 23% | 18% | |
| School | 39% | 32% | 34% | 37% | 33% | 31% | 61% | 23% | 22% | |
| District | 39% | 32% | 34% | 37% | 33% | 31% | 61% | 23% | 22% | |
| State | 51% | 45% | 33% | 31% | 37% | 40% | 54% | 30% | 27% | |
| School | 54% | 58% | 43% | 45% | 52% | 61% | 29% | 63% | 71% | |
| District | 54% | 58% | 43% | 44% | 51% | 60% | 29% | 62% | 71% | |
| State | 39% | 40% | 34% | 38% | 39% | 41% | 32% | 47% | 56% | |
| School | 91.1 | 92.8 | 76.6 | 76.1 | 78.2 | 96.6 | 68.5 | 94.1 | 96.2 | |
| District | 91.1 | 92.8 | 76.6 | 75.1 | 77.3 | 95.9 | 68.5 | 93.8 | 96.2 | |
| State | 77.4 | 78 | 66.3 | 69.7 | 69.6 | 77.1 | 67.9 | 77.1 | 79.9 | |
The national norm referenced test used in Kentucky, the CTBS, allows us to compare the basic skills of our students with national benchmarks established in 1996. These scores are reported in percentiles, or the percentage of students who fell below a particular score on the test. For example, “60%ile” indicates that the average student in our school scored equal to or better than 60 percent of all students across the nation who took the test.
| National Norm Reference Test (CTBS) |
Reading | Language Arts | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 9th | 9th | |
| School | 72%tile | 60%tile | 72%tile |
| District | 72%tile | 60%tile | 71%tile |
| State | 58%tile | 50%tile | 51%tile |
| Nation | 50%tile | 50%tile | 50%tile |
The third component of CATS is our
school’s performance in attendance, retention*, dropout rate and, for successful
transition to adult life. Data in these tables reflect our performance during
the 2004 - 2005 school year.
* The percent of students who had to repeat
the grade.
| Attendance Rate |
Retention Rate |
Dropout Rate |
Graduation Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School | 94.2% | 0% | 0.3% | 96.2% |
| District | 94.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 96.2% |
| State | 94.3% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 82.9% |
| College | Military | Work | Voc/Tech Training |
Work & PT School |
Not Successful |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.3% | 3.3% | 24.3% | 1.3% | 19.7% | 0% |
| 51.3% | 3.3% | 24.3% | 1.3% | 19.7% | 0% |
| 54% | 2.2% | 27.5% | 5.4% | 7% | 3.9% |
Here’s what we are doing to make our school safe for our students.
| Visitors are Required to Sign In |
All Parents Received the District Discipline Code |
% of Classrooms with Outside Phone Line |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | 100% |
| Violation | # of Reported Incidents |
# of Students Suspended |
# of Students Expelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Degree Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug Violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons Violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
We try to get to know our students through an extensive advisory program. Teachers are stationed at the two main entrances to the building as students enter each day. All other entrances remain locked. Security cameras are located throughout the building. Drug dogs are brought into school at least once per year.
| Spending per Student |
Student/Teacher Ratio |
% Computers 5 Years Old or Less |
Students per Internet Connected Computer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our School | $5376 | 19:1 | 75% | 2:1 |
| District | $8402 | 16:1 | 60% | 1.4:1 |
| State | $9252 | 15:1 | 3.7:1 |
Technology is used in all subject areas. Computers are used for research, word processing, presentations, remediation, web design, office applications and assessment. Graphing calculators are integrated throughout the building and probes are used in math and science classes. We have 110 student laptops and a wireless network so they may be used anywhere in the building. Students use technology to produce programming for our television channel, radio station and graphics design studio. Classes are available through the Kentucky Virtual High School and KET.
| # of Students Whose Parent/Guardian Had at Least One Teacher Conference |
# of Parents/ Guardians Voting in School Council (SBDM) Elections |
# of Parents/Guardians Serving on the School Council (SBDM) or its Committees |
# of Volunteer Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our School | 200 | 15 | 12 | 5000 |
The preparation and experience of our teachers also is important to our success. These numbers do not include administrators, guidance counselors, or library media specialists. Upon request, our district will provide information about the qualifications of your child’s teachers and teachers’ aides.
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of Teachers with Emergency or Provisional Certification |
0% | 1% | 2% |
| % of Classes Taught by Teachers who Participated in Content-Focused Professional Development |
100% | 100% | NA |
| % of Core Academic Subject Classes NOT Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers |
0% | 0% | 3% |
| Average Years of Teaching Experience | 12.1 | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| % of Classes Taught by Teachers with a Major, Minor or Equivalent in the Subject Being Taught |
100% | 100% | NA |
| B.A. | M.A. | Rank I | Specialist | Ph.D. | Total % of Teachers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Qualification of All Teachers in the School |
9.9% | 91.0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
This chart shows the average test scores for student sub-populations in our school. In cases where there are fewer than 10 students in a group “NA” appears for not applicable.
| Student Sub-Population |
Reading | Mathematics | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | 2006 | |||||
| Students | Index | Students | Index | Students | Index | Students | Index | |
| All Students | 183 | 91.10 | 157 | 92.77 | 169 | 76.57 | 177 | 76.12 |
| White | 174 | 92.54 | 153 | 92.98 | 166 | 76.84 | 171 | 76.43 |
| African American | 1 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | NA |
| Asian | 2 | NA | 2 | NA | 2 | NA | 3 | NA |
| Hispanic | 2 | NA | NA | NA | 1 | NA | 1 | NA |
| Free/Red Lunch | 72 | 74.18 | 55 | 74.22 | 61 | 55.02 | 68 | 60.91 |
| Non-Free/Red Lunch | 111 | 102.09 | 102 | 102.77 | 108 | 88.75 | 109 | 85.63 |
| Limited English | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Non-Limited English | 183 | 91.10 | 157 | 92.77 | 169 | 76.57 | 177 | 76.12 |
| Disability | 20 | 55.75 | 18 | 62.06 | 16 | 39.56 | 20 | 37.70 |
| No Disability | 163 | 95.46 | 139 | 96.75 | 153 | 80.45 | 157 | 81.03 |
| Male | 91 | 86.85 | 87 | 85.22 | 80 | 75.91 | 90 | 72.25 |
| Female | 92 | 95.31 | 70 | 102.16 | 89 | 77.17 | 87 | 80.13 |
| Students Excluded | 2 | NA | 3 | NA | 2 | NA | NA | NA |
The ACT is America’s most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. All Kentucky juniors are required to take the ACT, beginning in the 2007-2008 school year, because of an action of the 2006 Kentucky Legislature. This chart shows our schools progress on the ACT over the past five years.
| English | Math | Reading | Science | Composite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School | 19.60 | 21.00 | 20.70 | 20.90 | 20.70 | |
| District | 19.60 | 21.00 | 20.70 | 20.90 | 20.70 | |
| State | 19.30 | 19.30 | 20.40 | 20.10 | 19.90 | |
| School | 20.10 | 21.50 | 21.90 | 21.20 | 21.30 | |
| District | 20.10 | 21.50 | 21.90 | 21.20 | 21.30 | |
| State | 19.50 | 19.30 | 20.60 | 20.30 | 20.10 | |
| School | 20.70 | 20.80 | 22.10 | 20.70 | 21.20 | |
| District | 20.70 | 20.80 | 22.10 | 20.70 | 21.20 | |
| State | 19.60 | 19.60 | 20.70 | 20.30 | 20.20 | |
| School | 21.20 | 20.90 | 21.80 | 21.00 | 21.30 | |
| District | 21.20 | 20.90 | 21.80 | 21.00 | 21.30 | |
| State | 19.70 | 19.60 | 20.70 | 20.30 | 20.20 | |
| School | 20.80 | 21.00 | 22.00 | 20.50 | 21.20 | |
| District | 20.80 | 21.00 | 22.00 | 20.50 | 21.20 | |
| State | 20.00 | 19.80 | 20.90 | 20.40 | 20.40 | |
Students won state awards in media, journalism, speech and choir. Students also placed 2nd place in Science Olympiad.
Corbin High School offers many extracurricular sports and activities. Sports offered include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf soccer, softball, tennis, track and vollyball. Students also participate in academic teams, band, cheerleading, choir, dance team, JROTC, Science Olympiad and theater. Clubs include BETA, FBLA, KEY Club, National Art Honor Society, Pep Club, PRIDE Club, Student Council, STLP and TCA.
We were featured on the PBS special, "Making Schools Work." We were also chosen a "Model School" by the International Center for Leadership in Education, The Council of Chief State School Officers and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Corbin High School is constantly trying to improve. The faculty and staff evaluate and analyze data from various sources to develop a plan to enhance student learning on a continual basis. Teachers attend state and national conferences and workshops to try to find ways to improve instruction and address student weaknesses and strengths. We have also joined with other schools across the nation as part of High Schools That Work and the Successful Practices Network.
Contact our Principal or your School Council Members using the school phone number , or visit our school office to see the Expanded School Report Card. More testing information and No Child Left Behind data is available at http://www.education.ky.gov/