Serving 32 students in grades 6-12, Gallatin County Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
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%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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