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Built in 1950, Caverna Independent High School stands in Horse Cave, Kentucky. This is the only school district in Kentucky that crosses to other districts which would be the Hart county and Barren county districts. In 1950, Horse Cave, Cave City, and the Kentucky Board of Education held a meeting that approved the collision of the two districts because of the low student number that was in both school systems. The actual construction of the new school did not start until 1951. Originally the school was going to be named, "Caberma." However, it was decided to stay with the name "Caverna."

Alma Mater
On our cities' Eastern border, reared against the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater as the years go by. Onward, ever is our watchword; Conquer and Prevail. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater; Caverna High, all hail.

Overview
The schools daily production is led by the principal and staff. The management of the financial and other resources are kept by the board of trustees. Trustees are appointed by previous trustees who are stepping down from their positions. The principal and new facility are appointed by the members of the _________board. The faculty of the school is responsible for rearing students to academic success and to be a role model for all students. The first class ever to graduate from Caverna High school consisted of seven boys and four girls. Now, the enrollment has grown tremendously pushing close to two hundred students.

Academics
The curriculum of Caverna High School will meet these individual and common needs. It will prepare students for the responsibilities of American citizenship, assist him/her in selecting and preparing for an occupation, aid in his/her physical development, intellectual curiosity, develop cultural and moral values, and cultivate the ability to think rationally. Classes are held Monday-Friday, 8:25am-3:10pm CST. Caverna uses the GPA (Grade Point Average) grading system. An A is 100-90, B is 89-80, C is 79-70, D is 69-60, F is 59 and below. Students are given resources such as books which are to be returned after the end of the Spring Semester. Most students who graduate from Caverna High School, frequently enroll in Western Kentucky University.

Graduation Requirements
Students are required to have eight (8) semesters of high school residence to be eligible for graduation from Caverna High school. Students who are eligible for graduation are expected to have all charges, fees, etc. owed to the school before they receive a signed diploma. A student must meet all graduation requirements to graduate including the appropriate number of credits to receive a signed diploma.

Effective with the graduating Class of 1999, any ties for the honor of Valedictorian and Salutatorian figured from the 4.0 grade point scale, will be broken by averaging the final numerical grade from all classes taken in grades nine (9) through twelve (12).

Valedictorian and Salutatorian shall be students who have attended Caverna High School grades nine (9) through twelve (12).

Caverna High Diploma Requirements Students must successfully complete:

4 Credits of English

4 Credits of Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Senior Math/Precal/Cal)

3 Credits of Social Studies (Law & Justice, World Civics, and U. S. History)

4 Credits of Science (Intro to Chemistry and Physics, Biology, Integrated Science plus Chemistry/Advanced Chemistry/Physics/Conceptual Physics/Anatomy) 1 Credit in Foreign Language (required for all students)/College Bound students must have two (2) credits.

1 Credit of Humanities (Band or Art will count for this credit) ½ Credit of Health

½ Credit of Physical Education 2 Seminar Credits (one in Freshmen Seminar and one in Senior Seminar)

4 Electives (These may come in various offerings including Seminar, Vocational and Humanities Courses).

24 Total Credits

College Placement
High school graduation rate 80.0%

College-going rate 50.0%

Percentage with developmental needs in one or more subjects 83.3%

Percentage with developmental needs in English 55.6%

Percentage with developmental needs in mathematics 61.1%

as of 2008*

Student Life
Caverna HIgh School does not have a dress code. HOwever, there are restrictions to what students can wear during schedeuled hours. Boys are not to wear inapproperate or suggestive shirts pertaining to drugs, alcohol, or sexual content. Girls are not to wear non-revealing shirts, straps on shirts may be no less than two fingers wide. No shorts or skirts are to be above the knee. Both genders are not allowed to wear sunglasses or hats. However, dress code is only required in a classroom setting. The yearbook is created by students enrolled into the "yearbook staff" course and is distributed and avaliable at the beginning of the Fall semester the next year. Seniors will be notified when the yearbook is available at Caverna High Schools office.

Summer School
Summer school is avaliable for students who do not have a D or higher in a course and that are a credits shy from moving up into the next grade level. It is a five week program that begins two weeks after graduation (each year varies).

Clubs and Organizations

 * Varsity Academic Team


 * BETA/Jr. Beta


 * Freshman Academic Team


 * FCCLA (Family,Career, and Community Leaders of America)


 * Caverna Band


 * Guitar Club


 * FFA (Future Farmers of America)


 * Art Club


 * Student Council


 * Pep Club


 * Yearbook Staff


 * FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)


 * ETS (Educational talent Search)


 * TSA (Technology Studnt Association)


 * National Honor Society


 * SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Campus Facilities
The main building is directly Caverna High School/Caverna Middle School. The high school is located on the second floor of the building while the middle school is on the main floor of the building. Each schools share the band classroom (first floor), detention hall classroom (first floor), the main computer lab (second floor), the cafeteria (first floor), and the gym (first floor) which is attached to the main building, located in the back of the school. On campus, there is the Caverna High School Softball Field, Ralph Dorsey Baseball Field,Caverna High School Tennis Court, and the B.H Weaver Football Stadium. Off campus, hosted by the Caveland Country Club, the golf team uses the golf course.

Varsity Teams
Fall Sports

Boys Girls Winter sports
 * Cross-Country
 * Football
 * Golf
 * Marching Band
 * Cheerleading
 * Golf
 * Volleyball
 * Marching Band

Boys Girls Spring Sports
 * Basketball
 * Basketball
 * Cheerleading

Boys Girls
 * Baseball
 * Tennis
 * Track & Field
 * Softball
 * Track & Field
 * Tennis

Notable Alumni
Clarence Glover,Basketball player for Boston Celtics (1971-1973).

Denny Doyle, Baseball player for Philadelphia Phillies (1970–1973), California Angels (1974–1975) and Boston Red Sox (1975–1977).

Brian Doyle, Baseball player for New York Yankees (1978-1981).

Boris Siakam, Basketball player for Hidd (Bahrain-Asia Team) (2011-present).

Derek Self, Baseball player Washington Potomac Nationals (2012-present).