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Martha Layne Collins High School

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About this school

Martha Layne Collins High School is a rural public school in Shelbyville, Kentucky that is part of Shelby County Public School District. It serves 1,175 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School
Grades 9 - 12
1,175 Students
76 Teachers
801 Discovery Blvd Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Shelbyville, KY 40065 View local requests
https://www.shelby.kyschools.us/domain/1669
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Martha Layne Collins High School Demographics

68%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
36%
of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Martha Layne Collins High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 24, 2025

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Martha Layne Collins High School

$18,311
raised using DonorsChoose
12
projects funded
10
teachers funded
55
donors
1
project for technology
7
projects for books

Martha Layne Collins High School has received support from 36 individuals from Kentucky and 19 individuals out-of-state.