Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Choices Educational Center 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 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Choices Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Choices Educational Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Choices Educational Center 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 Choices Educational Center is 0.64, which is more 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
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Choices Educational Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Choices Educational Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-bqLJ4R4.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Choices Educational Center 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Choices Educational Center 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-9D2GIG.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Choices Educational Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Choices Educational Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-wmDKP2.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-oNLk8v.png)
Black
48%
11%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-br8XNeU.png)
White
35%
74%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-bxhhJr3.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-b0O9bz2.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-Vwucmp.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Choices Educational Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Choices Educational Center and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-bitw8J6.png)
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Choices Educational Center and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Choices Educational Center and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-bqMumMA.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Choices Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/146000/146327/choices-educational-center-chart-zUfcYU.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choices Educational Center's ranking?
Choices Educational Center 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 Choices Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Choices Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Choices Educational Center?
23 students attend Choices Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Choices Educational Center students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Choices Educational Center offer ?
Choices Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Choices Educational Center part of?
Choices Educational Center is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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