Serving 42 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 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (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
School Overview
Choices Educational Center's student population of 42 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Choices Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Choices Educational Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
72%
11%
White
14%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choices Educational Center's ranking?
Choices Educational Center is ranked #1140 out of 1,250 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 21-39%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Choices Educational Center?
42 students attend Choices Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Choices Educational Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Choices Educational Center?
Choices Educational Center has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Choices Educational Center part of?
Choices Educational Center is part of Paducah Independent School District.
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