Ridge Hospital Alt. High School

3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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Ridge Hospital Alt. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Ridge Hospital Alt. High School's student population of 17 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ridge Hospital Alt. 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
12%
11%
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White
82%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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<50%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
6%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
17 students attend Ridge Hospital Alt. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridge Hospital Alt. High School offer ?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Hospital Alt. High School part of?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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