Ashland Alternative School serves 13 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ashland Alternative School's student population of 13 students has declined by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Ashland Alternative School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%

Black
n/a
11%
White
84%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ashland Alternative School?
13 students attend Ashland Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ashland Alternative School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Alternative School?
Ashland Alternative School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashland Alternative School offer ?
Ashland Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland Alternative School part of?
Ashland Alternative School is part of Ashland Independent School District.
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