For the 2024 school year, there are 20 online public high schools serving 7,612 students in Kentucky.
Kentucky online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Kentucky online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lighthouse Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in Kentucky (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Grades: K-12
| 3,725 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #66.
Bavel
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 West Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-4185
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-4185
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(859) 234-7117
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Calloway County Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Gateway High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 Eagles Way
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270) 328-4979
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1111.
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Hopkinsville Road
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-8998
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1212.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #1313.
Owsley County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Alexandria Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Orchard Ln
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-9113
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Heritage Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 852-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Mccracken Open Campus School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4336 Metropolis Lake Road
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
West Paducah, KY 42086
(270) 538-4000
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Grades: 3-12
| 82 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colonel Academy
Alternative School
300 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Williamsburg, KY 40769
(606) 549-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in Kentucky?
20 online public high schools are available for Kentucky students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in Kentucky?
Kentucky online public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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