Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School (Closed 2015)

Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
1 teacher
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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)
(10-11)
≤20%
66%
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(10-11)
<50%
72%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
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Black
24%
11%
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White
65%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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(13-14)
≤10%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School is 10%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 88%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School?
91 students attend Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School part of?
Martin Luther King Credit Recovery High School is part of Fayette County School District.

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