Muhlenberg County High School

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Muhlenberg County High School
Address
Muhlenberg County High School
501 Robert Draper Way

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United States
Coordinates 37°11′46″N87°07′52″W / 37.196°N 87.131°W / 37.196; -87.131
Information
Established1990
School district Muhlenberg County Schools
PrincipalKen Carver
Staff71.30 (FTE) [1]
Grades9 12
Enrollment1,283 (2018-19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.99 [1]
Color(s)Columbia blue and black
   [2]
Athletics conference Kentucky High School Athletic Association
Nickname Mustangs [2]
Website www.muhlenberg.kyschools.us

Muhlenberg County High School is a four year high school located in Greenville, Kentucky, United States. The high school is located at 501 Robert Draper Way (Kentucky Route 189) in Greenville. [3]

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History

The school was established in 2009 after the consolidation of the former Muhlenberg North and Muhlenberg South High Schools, both located in Greenville, respectively. [4] Since then, it is the only high school serving the Muhlenberg County School system.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Muhlenberg County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Muhlenberg County High School". Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
  3. "MCHS Home".
  4. "Muhlenberg North ** – Kyband History". kyband.com. Retrieved 12 June 2024. 2009 - Merged with Muhlenberg South to form Muhlenberg County High School