Christian County Alternative School
Tel:
(270)887-7380
- Christian County Alternative School serves 35 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Christian County Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Christian County Alternative School's student population of 35 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 35 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Christian County Alternative School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Christian County Alternative School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1202 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 43% | 11% |
| White | 49% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate (13-14) | <50% | 88% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christian County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Christian County Alternative School is Hopkinsville High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hopkinsville Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cumberland Hall School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hopkinsville Hopkinsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1100 students
0.6 miles
430 Koffman Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)887-7110 0.6 9-12 1100 - Hopkinsville Hopkinsville Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 604 students
0.6 miles
434 Koffman Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)887-7130 0.6 7-8 604 - Hopkinsville Cumberland Hall School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 29 students
1.2 miles
270 Walton Way
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)889-2177 1.2 K-12 29 - Hopkinsville Indian Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 509 students
1.2 miles
313 Blane Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)887-7230 1.2 PK-6 509 - Hopkinsville Millbrooke Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 727 students
1.7 miles
415 Millbrooke Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)887-7270 1.7 PK-6 727
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