Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Bardstown Alternative 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Bardstown Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bardstown Alternative School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bardstown Alternative 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).
What is the graduation rate of Bardstown Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Bardstown Alternative School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bardstown Alternative School?
31 students attend Bardstown Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bardstown Alternative School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bardstown Alternative School?
Bardstown Alternative School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bardstown Alternative School offer ?
Bardstown Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bardstown Alternative School part of?
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