The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
<50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James R. Allen High School 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 2016-17 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)
<50%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James R. Allen High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of James R. Allen High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in James R. Allen High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
(19-20)
n/a
11%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in James R. Allen High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(19-20)
100%
76%
This chart display the percentage of White students in James R. Allen High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
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Graduation Rate
(18-19)
≥50%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of James R. Allen High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James R. Allen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
29%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James R. Allen High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of James R. Allen High School?

The graduation rate of James R. Allen High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend James R. Allen High School?

7 students attend James R. Allen High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of James R. Allen High School students are White.

What grades does James R. Allen High School offer ?

James R. Allen High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is James R. Allen High School part of?

James R. Allen High School is part of Meade County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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