Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kcs Alternative Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kcs Alternative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kcs Alternative Learning's student population of 146 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 838% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
School Rankings
Kcs Alternative Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kcs Alternative Learning is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
17%
4%
White
69%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kcs Alternative Learning's ranking?
Kcs Alternative Learning is ranked #622 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Kcs Alternative Learning?
146 students attend Kcs Alternative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kcs Alternative Learning students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kcs Alternative Learning?
Kcs Alternative Learning has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kcs Alternative Learning offer ?
Kcs Alternative Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kcs Alternative Learning part of?
Kcs Alternative Learning is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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