Serving 49 students in grades 6-12, Ramey-estep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ramey-estep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ramey-estep High School's student population of 49 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ramey-estep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramey-estep High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Ramey-estep High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Ramey-estep High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-b5Mbc2L.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-Q5Yh1b.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-sKT4na.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-Hj82gG.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ramey-estep High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ramey-estep High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-ZcogSt.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-Mf5MBU.png)
Black
14%
11%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-G745gF.png)
White
82%
74%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-b2DarIT.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ramey-estep High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-blYW1h2.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ramey-estep High School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ramey-estep High School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-b43GcWM.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-b0Mu681.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Ramey-estep High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Ramey-estep High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/32000/32230/ramey-estep-high-school-chart-mWIuoB.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramey-estep High School's ranking?
Ramey-estep High School is ranked #1121 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ramey-estep High School?
49 students attend Ramey-estep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ramey-estep High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ramey-estep High School?
Ramey-estep High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ramey-estep High School offer ?
Ramey-estep High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ramey-estep High School part of?
Ramey-estep High School is part of Boyd County School District.
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