Knox Appalachian School
Tel:
(606)546-2568
- Knox Appalachian School serves 47 students in grades 5-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Knox Appalachian School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Knox Appalachian School's student population of 47 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 47 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Knox Appalachian School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Knox Appalachian School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1202 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 13% | 11% |
| White | 79% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 54% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knox County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Knox Appalachian School is Knox County Learning Academy (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Knox County Learning Academy (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barbourville Central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 458 students
0.3 miles
1000 Ky 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-3496 0.3 PK-6 458 - Barbourville G R Hampton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 280 students
1.8 miles
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-4169 1.8 PK-6 280 - Barbourville Jesse D Lay Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 379 students
1.9 miles
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-6524 1.9 PK-6 379 - Barbourville Knox County Area Technology Center Vocational School
2.2 miles
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-5320 2.2 n/a n/a - Barbourville Knox County Learning Academy Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 48 students
2.3 miles
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)545-5410 2.3 7-12 48
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