Serving 30 students in grades 6-12, Metcalfe County Virtual School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Metcalfe County Virtual School?
30 students attend Metcalfe County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Metcalfe County Virtual School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalfe County Virtual School?
Metcalfe County Virtual School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Metcalfe County Virtual School offer ?
Metcalfe County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Metcalfe County Virtual School part of?
Metcalfe County Virtual School is part of Metcalfe County School District.
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