Buckner Alternative High School

Summary:

Buckner Alternative High School is a public alternative school located in Buckner, Kentucky, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 47 students. The school is part of the Oldham County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Buckner Alternative High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 7 students per teacher, its academic performance and graduation rates are significantly lower than the Oldham County and Kentucky averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 13% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, 0% in ACT Mathematics, and 6% in ACT Reading, compared to Oldham County's 67%, 57%, and 64%, respectively, and the state's 44%, 30%, and 42%. Additionally, Buckner Alternative High School had a 69.7% four-year graduation rate, which is lower than the Oldham County average of 67% and the state average of 44%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.57% in 2022-2023 to 77.55% in 2021-2022, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby alternative schools in the Jefferson County School District, Buckner Alternative High School's performance metrics are generally lower. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio suggests a more personalized learning environment, which could be leveraged to provide more individualized support and interventions for students. Additionally, the school's location within the high-performing Oldham County School District may present opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing to address the unique needs of the alternative school population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

 1350 N Highway 393
       Buckner, KY  40014


(502) 222-3767

District: Oldham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 290 Kentucky Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  6.1 Help
Number of students:  55

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.1%
Hispanic:
12.7%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buckner Alternative High School ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buckner Alternative High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckner Alternative High School is 6.1. (See more...)
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Compare Buckner Alternative High School employs 9 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckner Alternative High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckner Alternative High School 275th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Buckner Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

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Oldham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oldham County 13th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buckner Alternative High School

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Rank History for all students at Buckner Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 23.54 230th 291 21.0%
2014 14.64 239th 290 17.6%
2015 11.52 240th 295 18.6%
2016 5.73 250th 288 13.2%
2017 8.01 248th 287 13.6%
2018 6.04 247th 271 8.9%
2022 2.37 269th 271 0.7%
2024 5.00 275th 290 5.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckner Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.28 257th 262 1.9%
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Rank History for White students at Buckner Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.62 264th 273 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Buckner Alternative High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 34 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1996 34 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1997 38 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1998 53 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1999 68 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2000 67 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2001 55 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2002 94 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2003 94 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2004 74 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 81
2005 73 5 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2006 83 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2007 55 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 66
2008 56 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 65
2009 44 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 50
2010 42 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 57
2011 48 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 58
2012 52 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 60
2013 48 11 1 0 0 0 1 0 61
2014 39 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 46
2015 46 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 50
2016 45 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 51
2017 40 3 0 4 0 1 0 0 48
2018 37 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 44
2019 33 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 39
2020 32 9 0 0 0 0 5 0 46
2021 28 7 0 4 0 0 3 0 42
2022 37 5 0 5 0 0 2 0 49
2023 33 5 0 7 0 0 2 0 47
2024 38 5 0 7 0 0 5 0 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buckner Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 35 3.5 10.0 n/a
1996 35 3.5 10.0 n/a
1997 39 5.0 7.8 46.2
1998 58 6.2 9.4 n/a
1999 70 7.4 9.5 35.7
2000 71 7.0 10.1 31
2001 59 5.4 10.9 25.4
2002 100 8.0 12.5 44
2003 100 8.0 12.5 44
2004 81 9.0 9.0 n/a
2005 80 7.0 11.4 n/a
2006 90 8.0 11.3 42.2
2007 66 5.0 13.2 35.9
2008 65 5.0 13.0 34.9
2009 50 5.0 10.0 40.8
2010 57 4.0 14.2 46.3
2011 58 6.5 8.9 62.1
2012 60 7.0 8.5 56.7
2013 61 8.0 7.6 54.1
2014 46 6.0 7.6 58.7
2015 50 7.0 7.1 58
2016 51 6.0 8.5 68.6
2017 48 6.9 6.9 54.2
2018 44 6.0 7.3 54.5
2019 39 6.0 6.5 66.7
2020 46 6.0 7.6 56.5
2021 42 6.0 7.0 66.7
2022 49 7.0 7.0 77.6
2023 47 7.0 6.7 59.6
2024 55 9.0 6.1 67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buckner Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 35 3.5 10.0 n/a
1996 35 3.5 10.0 n/a
1997 39 5.0 7.8 46.2
1998 58 6.2 9.4 n/a
1999 70 7.4 9.5 35.7
2000 71 7.0 10.1 31
2001 59 5.4 10.9 25.4
2002 100 8.0 12.5 44
2003 100 8.0 12.5 44
2004 81 9.0 9.0 n/a
2005 80 7.0 11.4 n/a
2006 90 8.0 11.3 42.2
2007 66 5.0 13.2 35.9
2008 65 5.0 13.0 34.9
2009 50 5.0 10.0 40.8
2010 57 4.0 14.2 46.3
2011 58 6.5 8.9 62.1
2012 60 7.0 8.5 56.7
2013 61 8.0 7.6 54.1
2014 46 6.0 7.6 58.7
2015 50 7.0 7.1 58
2016 51 6.0 8.5 68.6
2017 48 6.9 6.9 54.2
2018 44 6.0 7.3 54.5
2019 39 6.0 6.5 66.7
2020 46 6.0 7.6 56.5
2021 42 6.0 7.0 66.7
2022 49 7.0 7.0 77.6
2023 47 7.0 6.7 59.6
2024 55 9.0 6.1 67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckner Alternative High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3947
 20.5%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White3333
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%59.6%
 7.1%


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Students at Buckner Alternative High School are 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Buckner Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Kentucky alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 55 students attended Buckner Alternative High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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