By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Barren County School High School is among the 31 Kentucky schools that received the College Success Award, an award that “honors public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college.”
The recognition was awarded to the high school by GreatSchools.org, the “leading nonprofit [in] providing high-quality information that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to diminish inequities in education.”
“Whether students want to attend college, enter the workforce, or join the military, Barren County High School is committed to ensuring our students are ready for their future endeavors when they graduate,” said Letitia Hughes, the high school’s principal. “We provide thirty-seven career pathways, and through our partnerships with local businesses and industry, students are able to get first-hand experience in a wide range of work settings. We also work with multiple post-secondary institutions to provide college dual-credit classes and industry certifications. Our ultimate goal is to make sure each student is truly life-ready when they leave Barren County High School.”
Including the 31 Kentucky winners there were 1,436 public high schools across 19 states to receive this distinction that have a “successful track records of graduating students who enroll in two- or four-year colleges, are ready for college-level coursework and persist on to their second year.”
“We want to provide vibrant learning experiences for all our students, which means we are ‘All In’ when it comes to making sure every student is equipped to succeed after high school,” said Education Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher. “For many, that means pursuing a postsecondary education. Our College Success Award-winning schools are models of excellence both within the Commonwealth and across the nation, underscoring our commitment to keeping students at the forefront of what we do each day.”
Barren County High School scored a six out of 10 with a college enrollment of 51 percent.
The other Kentucky winners can be viewed here.
