Boyle County High School
Encyclopedia
Boyle County High School, located in Danville, Kentucky
, is a public secondary school serving nearly 900 students from grades 9-12. Boyle County High School opened to students in the 1963-64 school year. The school was created to consolidate four county schools that included grades 1-12 in the same building. They were Perryville
, Forkland
, Junction City
, and Parksville
. Additionally, eighth graders from East End Elementary (grades 1-8) became part of the new high school. The school's mascot is the "Rebel".
The student-teacher ratio
is 16, which matches the state average of 16. Spending per pupil is $7,607, matching the state average of $7,639.
School ACT
scores in 2006 were
Composite: 10.5,
Math: 9.3,
English: 9.5,
Reading: 10.6, and
Science: 12.3
and Lincoln County High School
.
, now an assistant (linebackers coach) for the University of Kentucky
. Under Smith, the Rebels compiled a 142-33 record in 13 seasons. He built Boyle County into a juggernaut in the Class AA and Class AAA ranks, winning five consecutive state championships - a state record - from 1999-2003.
Smith's teams won the Class AA titles in 1999 and 2000 with perfect 15-0 records. Reclassification changed Boyle County to Class AAA in 2001, but was no obstacle for the Rebels, as they won the crown with another 15-0 mark. The winning streak ended at 47 games (second-longest in Kentucky history) during the 2002 regular season, but Boyle County went on to win the state championship again. The 2003 team returned to perfection with a 15-0 slate and state title. Smith's 2004 squad went 12-3, with a loss in the state finals ending the state-record streaks of five consecutive championships and 29 straight playoff victories.
As a result of KHSAA class expansion in 2007, the Rebels now compete in Class 4A (6A being the largest - by school population). Larry French is the current head coach. In 2008, French led the Rebels to a 13-1 record and a trip to the state semifinals. In 2009 and 2010 he led the Rebels to the state championship with perfect 15-0 records. The Boyle County Rebels currently have 7 State Championships in football.
Danville, Kentucky
Danville is a city in and the county seat of Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 16,218 at the 2010 census.Danville is the principal city of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Boyle and Lincoln counties....
, is a public secondary school serving nearly 900 students from grades 9-12. Boyle County High School opened to students in the 1963-64 school year. The school was created to consolidate four county schools that included grades 1-12 in the same building. They were Perryville
Perryville, Kentucky
Perryville is a historical city in western Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 763 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, Forkland
Forkland (Kentucky)
Forkland is a small unincorporated community in southwestern Boyle County, Kentucky, United States, along the North Rolling Fork.It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.The area was settled by 1800 and the name was in use at an early date...
, Junction City
Junction City, Kentucky
Junction City is a city in Boyle County, Kentucky on the border with Lincoln County in the United States. Its population was 2,184 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, and Parksville
Parksville, Kentucky
Parksville is a small unincorporated community on the Chaplin River in south central Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. It is located at the eastern end of Ky Route 300, where it intersects with Ky Route 34, near the US Post Office. The global position of Parksville is 37.597N latitude and...
. Additionally, eighth graders from East End Elementary (grades 1-8) became part of the new high school. The school's mascot is the "Rebel".
School information
The makeup of the student body is 52% male, 48% female, 97% White, not Hispanic, 1% Hispanic, <1% Black, not Hispanic, and <1% Asian/Pacific Islander. 26% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program.The student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio refers to the number of teachers in a school or university with respect to the number of students who attend the institution. For example, a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 indicates that there are 10 students for every one teacher...
is 16, which matches the state average of 16. Spending per pupil is $7,607, matching the state average of $7,639.
School ACT
ACT (examination)
The ACT is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions in the United States produced by ACT, Inc. It was first administered in November 1959 by Everett Franklin Lindquist as a competitor to the College Board's Scholastic Aptitude Test, now the SAT Reasoning Test...
scores in 2006 were
Composite: 10.5,
Math: 9.3,
English: 9.5,
Reading: 10.6, and
Science: 12.3
Extracurricular activities
Boyle County boasts a very competitive and talented group of students across many extracurricular activities. They have strong rivalries with neighboring schools such as Danville High SchoolDanville High School (Kentucky)
Danville High School is a public high school serving the ninth through twelfth grades in Danville, Kentucky, USA. It is one of five schools and the only high school in the Danville School district.-School information:...
and Lincoln County High School
Lincoln County High School (Kentucky)
Lincoln County High School is a secondary school located in Stanford, Kentucky, USA. It was opened in 1976 after the consolidation of the local high schools of the towns of Lincoln County...
.
Football
Boyle County is perhaps most commonly known for its football dynasty under coach Chuck SmithChuck Smith (football coach)
Chuck Smith is an American football coach, specifically an assistant coach of linebackers for the University of Kentucky.Smith is one of the most accomplished coaches in the recent history of Kentucky high school football...
, now an assistant (linebackers coach) for the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
. Under Smith, the Rebels compiled a 142-33 record in 13 seasons. He built Boyle County into a juggernaut in the Class AA and Class AAA ranks, winning five consecutive state championships - a state record - from 1999-2003.
Smith's teams won the Class AA titles in 1999 and 2000 with perfect 15-0 records. Reclassification changed Boyle County to Class AAA in 2001, but was no obstacle for the Rebels, as they won the crown with another 15-0 mark. The winning streak ended at 47 games (second-longest in Kentucky history) during the 2002 regular season, but Boyle County went on to win the state championship again. The 2003 team returned to perfection with a 15-0 slate and state title. Smith's 2004 squad went 12-3, with a loss in the state finals ending the state-record streaks of five consecutive championships and 29 straight playoff victories.
As a result of KHSAA class expansion in 2007, the Rebels now compete in Class 4A (6A being the largest - by school population). Larry French is the current head coach. In 2008, French led the Rebels to a 13-1 record and a trip to the state semifinals. In 2009 and 2010 he led the Rebels to the state championship with perfect 15-0 records. The Boyle County Rebels currently have 7 State Championships in football.
Clubs and organizations
Boyle County students participate in the following clubs and organizations:Marching band
Boyle County has produced state championship marching bands under the direction of Tim Blevins. The Marching Rebels were crowned the KMEA Class A State Champions in 2001, 2002, & 2003. The Marching Rebels were also state finalists in 1996, 2004 (A), 2005 (AAA), 2006 (AAA), 2007 (AAA), 2008 (AAAA),2009 (AAA), and 2010 (AAA). Only 3 other bands in the state of Kentucky have participated in the KMEA State Finals for a decade. This consistency has established the Marching Rebels as one of the more respected musical programs in the state.Notable alumni
- Neal BrownNeal BrownNeal Brown is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the offensive coordinator & QB coach at Texas Tech.-Background:...
, college football coach - Travis LeffewTravis LeffewTravis Leffew is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, professional football player - Maria Montgomery, Miss Kentucky USAMiss Kentucky USAThe Miss Kentucky USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Kentucky in the Miss USA pageant. The current director for the Miss Kentucky USA and Miss Kentucky Teen USA titles is Connie Clark Harrison. Mrs...
2009 - Paul Orberson, founder of Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing and retired baseball player
- Jacob TammeJacob TammeJacob Tamme is an American football tight end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played collegiately for the University of Kentucky Wildcats.-High school:...
, Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
football player - Lamar Dawson, Mr.Football Kentucky 2010 football player