Calloway County Alternative Program

Calloway County Alternative Program is a high school located in Murray, Kentucky. Serving students from sixth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 100 students and offers individualized support for those who need alternative educational options. With just one full-time equivalent teacher, the student-teacher ratio is quite high at 100 to 1.

According to MySchoolScout's rating system, Calloway County Alternative Program scores a 3.1 out of 10 overall and ranks in the bottom seventh percentile among Kentucky schools with an academic score of 1.9 out of 10. Students here perform at 28% proficiency or above in English Language Arts/Reading and 18% proficient or above in Math on average across all grades. The school's setting is within a town environment, providing students with access to local resources while offering the specialized support they need.

Calloway County Alternative Program focuses on meeting the unique needs of its students, helping them develop the skills necessary for their future success.

With an enrollment of 100 students, Calloway County Alternative Program is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Calloway County Alternative Program are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Calloway County Alternative Program is 100:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.