Serving 82 students in grades 3-12, Horse Creek Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horse Creek Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Horse Creek Learning Center's student population of 82 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Horse Creek Learning Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horse Creek Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Horse Creek Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Horse Creek Learning Center?
82 students attend Horse Creek Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Horse Creek Learning Center students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horse Creek Learning Center?
Horse Creek Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horse Creek Learning Center offer ?
Horse Creek Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horse Creek Learning Center part of?
Horse Creek Learning Center is part of Clay County School District.
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