Serving 86 students in grades 6-12, Calloway County Alternative Program 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calloway County Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Calloway County Alternative Program's student population of 86 students has grown by 330% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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
Calloway County Alternative Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calloway County Alternative Program is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calloway County Alternative Program's ranking?
Calloway County Alternative Program is ranked #1078 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calloway County Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Calloway County Alternative Program is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Calloway County Alternative Program?
86 students attend Calloway County Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Calloway County Alternative Program students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Calloway County Alternative Program offer ?
Calloway County Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calloway County Alternative Program part of?
Calloway County Alternative Program is part of Calloway County School District.
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