James R. Allen High School
Tel:
(270) 422-7516
- James R. Allen High School serves 3 students in grades 6-12.
- 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
James R. Allen High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- James R. Allen High School's student population of 3 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 3 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of James R. Allen High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 2:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 67% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 33% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 67% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meade County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James R. Allen High School is Brandenburg High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stuart Pepper Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is David T. Wilson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brandenburg Brandenburg High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
0.0 miles
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516 0.0 9-12 12 - Brandenburg Meade County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,588 student
0.0 miles
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515 0.0 9-12 1,588 - Brandenburg Meade County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.2 miles
110 Greer Street
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-3955 0.2 n/a n/a - Brandenburg David T. Wilson Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 471 students
0.3 miles
1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7540 0.3 4-6 471 - Brandenburg Stuart Pepper Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 805 students
0.3 miles
1085 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7530 0.3 7-8 805
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