Opportunity Middle College

470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in KY)
  • : 11-19% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-59%
  • : ≤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)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (KY)
(18-19)
11-19%
46%
(18-19)
50-59%
56%
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
23%
10%
Black
28%
11%
White
28%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
(19-20)
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : 11-19% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-59%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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