Needs Improvement
#618 of 635 schools in WV
Kcs Alternative Learning
School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 School St, Charleston, WV 25387
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kcs Alternative Learning score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kcs Alternative Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,635
Median home value
$85,700
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
31.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25387; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 4.9 mi | 936 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #62 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kcs Alternative Learning is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kcs Alternative Learning
Kcs Alternative Learning is a public school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 146 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kcs Alternative Learning
What grades does Kcs Alternative Learning serve?
Kcs Alternative Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kcs Alternative Learning?
Kcs Alternative Learning has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kcs Alternative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Kcs Alternative Learning is 1.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kcs Alternative Learning rank in WV?
Kcs Alternative Learning ranks #618 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Kcs Alternative Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Kcs Alternative Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Kcs Alternative Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kcs Alternative Learning has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Kcs Alternative Learning a charter school?
No, Kcs Alternative Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kcs Alternative Learning a Title I school?
No, Kcs Alternative Learning is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.5%
- Phone
- (304) 348-6133
- Area population (ZIP 25387)
- 5,173
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 25387; 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, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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