The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 48%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (11-12)
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)2%
2%
Hispanic
(11-12)16%
4%
Black
(11-12)42%
11%
White
(11-12)36%
81%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
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 41% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Alternative Placement?
64 students attend Alternative Placement.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Alternative Placement students are Black, 36% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Alternative Placement offer ?
Alternative Placement offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative Placement part of?
Alternative Placement is part of Fayette County School District.
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