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Kentucky Private High Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

Name: Kentucky Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (High School)
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The average percentage of private high school faculty in Kentucky who have attained an advanced degree is 68% (2026-27).

The private high school in Kentucky with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Trinity High School, Covington Latin School, and St. Xavier High School, among others each with 95% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# KY Schools Ranked: 44
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 80%–95%
KY School Avg.: 68%
National School Avg.: 57%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# KY Schools Ranked: 44
Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 80%–95%
KY School Avg.: 68%
National School Avg.: 57%

Kentucky Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-1.5%) (-1% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Kentucky (KY) avg
2025	57%	66% (— 0 pp)
2024	57%	66% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	57%	67% (▲ 1 pp)
2022	56%	66% (— 0 pp)
2021	56%	66% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	56%	67% (— 0 pp)
2019	55%	67% (— 0 pp)
2018	55%	67% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	55%	68% (▲ 1 pp)
2016	54%	67% (▲ 2 pp)
2015	54%	65%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Kentucky (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 80%–95%, avg 68%)

Advanced Degree Range: 50% 95% Avg. Advanced Degree: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private high schools faculty in Kentucky who have attained an advanced degree?

The average percentage of private high schools faculty in Kentucky who have attained an advanced degree is 68% for 2026-27.

Which private high schools in Kentucky have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?

The top ranked private high schools in Kentucky with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include Covington Latin School, St. Xavier High School and Trinity High School.

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