Allen Central High School (Closed 2018)

442 Ky Rt 550
Eastern, KY 41622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Allen Central 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
(16-17)
35-39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allen Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
45-49%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allen Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
0.02
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(16-17)
≥95%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen Central High School?
The graduation rate of Allen Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Allen Central High School?
378 students attend Allen Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Allen Central High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Central High School?
Allen Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allen Central High School offer ?
Allen Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Allen Central High School part of?
Allen Central High School is part of Floyd County School District.

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