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#920 of 1,284 schools in KY
Buckner Alternative High School
School · Oldham County · Buckner, KY
An Oldham County school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1350 N Highway 393, Buckner, KY 40010
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buckner Alternative High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$156,736
Median home value
$486,400
Median rent
$1,524/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Oldham County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckner Alternative High School is listed in Oldham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckner Alternative High School
Buckner Alternative High School is a public school in Buckner, KY, part of Oldham County, serving approximately 55 students in grades 4th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckner Alternative High School
What grades does Buckner Alternative High School serve?
Buckner Alternative High School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Buckner Alternative High School?
Buckner Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckner Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckner Alternative High School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckner Alternative High School rank in KY?
Buckner Alternative High School ranks #920 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Buckner Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckner Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buckner Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckner Alternative High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buckner Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Buckner Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckner Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Buckner Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckner Alternative High School?
67.3% of students at Buckner Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Oldham County
- Phone
- (502) 222-3767
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 40010)
- 660
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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