Simon Kenton High School

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Simon Kenton High School
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Simon Kenton High School
11132 Madison Pike

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41051

United States
Coordinates 38°55′27″N84°32′41″W / 38.92428°N 84.54486°W / 38.92428; -84.54486 Coordinates: 38°55′27″N84°32′41″W / 38.92428°N 84.54486°W / 38.92428; -84.54486
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TypePublic School
Opened1937
School district Kenton County School District
PrincipalCraig Reinhart
Grades 9 to 12
Enrollment1,734 [1]  (2018–19)
Color(s)  
Nickname Pioneers
Website http://www.kenton.kyschools.us/3/Home

Simon Kenton High School is located at 11132 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky. The school's mascot is the Pioneers.

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History

On June 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for Kenton County, Kentucky for funds to construct a public high school. The application was approved, and on November 2, 1935, a deed was signed for a 23-acre (93,000 m2) site on Madison Pike, one-half mile south of the center of the city of Independence. A 5.5-acre (22,000 m2) addition was added shortly thereafter to allow for the construction of a lake on-site to provide water for the school. The overall project's cost is recorded as $175,606.85. [2]

The decision to name the school after famous Kentucky pioneer Simon Kenton, was made official on October 22, 1936, with the official dedication occurring September 5 of the same year. With an initial enrollment of 496 students, Simon Kenton High School opened its doors on September 13, 1937. [3]

The principal is Mr. Craig Reinhart.

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References

  1. "2018–2019 Audited School Enrollments (in alphabetical order)" (PDF). Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  2. "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  3. "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 20, 2022.