Serving 71 students in grades 6-12, Franklin-simpson High School West Campus 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 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus's student population of 71 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
6%
11%
White
76%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus's ranking?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is ranked #1047 out of 1,230 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 30% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
The graduation rate of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
71 students attend Franklin-simpson High School West Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin-simpson High School West Campus offer ?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus part of?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is part of Simpson County School District.
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