Ridge Hospital Alt. High School serves 10 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School's student population of 10 students has declined by 47% 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
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is 0.00, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
10 students attend Ridge Hospital Alt. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridge Hospital Alt. High School offer ?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Hospital Alt. High School part of?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is part of Fayette County School District.
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