Serving 39 students in grades 6-12, Ramey-estep High School 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Ramey-estep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
18%
11%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramey-estep High School's ranking?
Ramey-estep High School is ranked #1121 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ramey-estep High School?
39 students attend Ramey-estep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ramey-estep High School students are White, and 18% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramey-estep High School?
Ramey-estep High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ramey-estep High School offer ?
Ramey-estep High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ramey-estep High School part of?
Ramey-estep High School is part of Boyd County School District.
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