There were 10 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Whitley County schools in the 2023-24 school year, a 150% increase from the four American Indian or Alaska Native students in the previous school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Data showed that Whitley County welcomed a total of 3,472 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, American Indian or Alaska Native students comprised 0.3% of the student body to be the least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the 18 schools in Whitley County, two schools recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaska Native students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of three students.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School name | % of American Indian or Alaska Native Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Corbin Preschool | 0.8% | 123 |
| Corbin High School | 0.1% | 858 |
| Corbin Middle School | 0.3% | 711 |
| Corbin Primary School | 0.3% | 863 |
| Williamsburg City School | 0.3% | 917 |