Letcher County Alternative Education Center serves 4 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Letcher County Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Letcher County Alternative Education Center's student population of 4 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Letcher County Alternative Education Center is 0.00, 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
1:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%

Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
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 Letcher County Alternative Education Center?
4 students attend Letcher County Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Letcher County Alternative Education Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letcher County Alternative Education Center?
Letcher County Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Letcher County Alternative Education Center offer ?
Letcher County Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Letcher County Alternative Education Center part of?
Letcher County Alternative Education Center is part of Letcher County School District.
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