Top 10 Best Kentucky Online Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 online public high schools serving 6,008 students in Kentucky.
Kentucky online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Kentucky online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grayson County High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.

Best Online Public High Schools in Kentucky (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bavel
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Hilltopper Way
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-4185
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Grades: 3-12
| 73 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1211 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Grades: 3-12
| 38 students
Rank: #77.
Grayson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: #88.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #99.
Owsley County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 373 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
The Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Alexandria Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1414.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1515.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Colonel Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Heritage Park High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2020.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Grades: K-12
| 133 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public high schools are offered in Kentucky?
20 online public high schools are available for Kentucky students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in Kentucky?
Kentucky online public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).

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