Serving 102 students in grades 11-12, Opportunity Middle College ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Opportunity Middle College's student population of 102 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
The diversity score of Opportunity Middle College is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opportunity Middle College?
The graduation rate of Opportunity Middle College is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Opportunity Middle College?
102 students attend Opportunity Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Opportunity Middle College students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Opportunity Middle College?
Opportunity Middle College has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Opportunity Middle College offer ?
Opportunity Middle College offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Opportunity Middle College part of?
Opportunity Middle College is part of Fayette County School District.
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