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Russell Independent Alternative School

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The brief

A school in Russell, KY serving grades 5th – 12th.

Russell Independent Alternative School is listed in Russell Independent, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%6 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading25%6 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
In 2022, 25% of students were proficient in math and 25% in reading.2022 EdFacts; 2 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
About this school's data5 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

  • Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
  • We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state. Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings. Learn more about our methodology

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 25% (2022 EdFacts).

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.
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.
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 41169; 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 not displayed; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Russell Independent Alternative School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$66,114
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,162/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Russell. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Russell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Russell High School0.1 mi
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  2. Dawson-Bryant High School3.3 mi
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  3. Paul G. Blazer High School4.5 mi
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  4. Ironton High School2.2 mi
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  5. Raceland-Worthington High School2.8 mi
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  6. Fairview High School2.7 mi
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  7. Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus a4.2 mi
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  8. Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B3.3 mi
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  9. Russell Independent Alternative Schoolthis school
    not rated
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Russell Independent Alternative School serve?

Russell Independent Alternative School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Russell Independent Alternative School?

Russell Independent Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Independent Alternative School?

The student-teacher ratio at Russell Independent Alternative School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Russell Independent Alternative School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell Independent Alternative School has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Russell Independent Alternative School a charter school?

No, Russell Independent Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Russell Independent Alternative School a Title I school?

No, Russell Independent Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell Independent Alternative School?

80.0% of students at Russell Independent Alternative 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 facts

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
15
Student-teacher ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Free or reduced lunch
80.0%
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Greenup County
Phone
(606) 836-1256
4-year graduation
50%+
Class of 2023
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$14,327
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 41169)
5,527
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
41.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.