Gallatin County Alternative School served 32 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
6%
Black
(15-16)n/a
11%
White
(15-16)91%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)3%
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Gallatin County Alternative School?
32 students attend Gallatin County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gallatin County Alternative School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallatin County Alternative School?
Gallatin County Alternative School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gallatin County Alternative School offer ?
Gallatin County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gallatin County Alternative School part of?
Gallatin County Alternative School is part of Gallatin County School District.
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