Whitley County Alternative School

Summary:

Whitley County Alternative School is a small public virtual high school serving grades 7-12 in Williamsburg, Kentucky, with just 42 students enrolled as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Whitley County School District, which is ranked 40th out of 160 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitley County Alternative School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a very homogeneous student population, with 97.62% of students identifying as White, much higher than the racial diversity seen at schools like Corbin High School and Lynn Camp Middle High School. The school also consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Kentucky, ranking 274th out of 276 schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year, with students performing significantly below state and district averages on standardized tests. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 92.86% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite these challenges, Whitley County Alternative School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1, which could potentially be leveraged as an advantage to provide more personalized attention and targeted interventions. However, the consistently poor academic outcomes indicate that the school may need significant investments and reforms to improve student learning and achievement. Addressing the issues of academic performance, socioeconomic status, and racial diversity will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to better serve the students at Whitley County Alternative School.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 7-12

351 Boulevard of Champions
Williamsburg, KY 40769

(606) 549-7050

District: Whitley County

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whitley County Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Whitley County Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Whitley County Alternative School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Whitley County Alternative School has the smallest high school student body size in the Whitley County School District. Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Whitley County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitley County Alternative School is 8.6, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Whitley County School District! (See more...)

Compare Whitley County Alternative School employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Whitley County Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Whitley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County 17^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whitley County Alternative School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2013	0.74	328^th	335	2.1%
2015	1.70	328^th	337	2.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Whitley County Alternative School

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Rank History for all high school students at Whitley County Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2015	2.39	292^nd	295	1.0%
2016	3.97	267^th	288	7.3%
2017	3.90	275^th	287	4.2%
2019	12.86	231^st	285	18.9%
2023	2.37	274^th	276	0.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitley County Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.44	270^th	272	0.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Whitley County Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.80	221^st	249	11.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Whitley County Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	10.27	226^th	251	10.0%
2023	2.36	256^th	259	1.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Whitley County Alternative School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.57	263^rd	264	0.4%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whitley County Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	18	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	18
1998	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	7
1999	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	15
2000	31	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2001	56	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2002	63	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2003	63	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	63
2004	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2005	53	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
2006	53	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
2007	53	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
2008	42	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	43
2009	52	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	54
2010	25	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
2011	28	0	1	0	0	0	29
2012	32	0	0	0	0	0	32
2013	33	0	0	0	1	0	34
2014	41	0	0	0	2	0	43
2015	46	0	0	0	0	0	46
2016	41	0	1	0	1	0	43
2017	49	2	1	0	0	0	52
2018	50	0	0	0	0	0	50
2019	34	0	0	0	0	0	34
2020	51	1	0	0	0	0	52
2021	30	1	1	0	0	0	32
2022	32	0	0	0	0	0	32
2023	41	0	1	0	0	0	42
2024	56	0	0	0	0	0	56

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 Whitley County Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	18	0.5	36.0	n/a
1998	7	0.5	14.0	n/a
1999	15	2.6	5.8	80
2000	31	3.5	8.9	90.3
2001	56	5.5	10.2	94.6
2002	63	6.0	10.5	95.2
2003	63	6.0	10.5	95.2
2004	61	7.0	8.7	n/a
2005	53	7.0	7.6	n/a
2006	53	8.0	6.6	94.3
2007	53	9.0	5.9	94.3
2008	43	8.0	5.4	93
2009	54	7.2	7.5	83
2010	25	2.2	11.3	80
2011	29	3.0	9.6	89.7
2012	32	3.0	10.6	90.6
2013	34	4.5	7.5	91.2
2014	43	5.0	8.6	93
2015	46	5.0	9.2	93.5
2016	43	5.0	8.6	93
2017	52	5.0	10.4	82.7
2018	50	6.0	8.3	86
2019	34	3.0	11.3	91.2
2020	52	4.5	11.5	57.7
2021	32	4.0	8.0	81.3
2022	32	4.0	8.0	87.5
2023	42	5.5	7.6	92.9
2024	56	6.5	8.6	87.5

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 Whitley County Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	18	0.5	36.0	n/a
1998	7	0.5	14.0	n/a
1999	15	2.6	5.8	80
2000	31	3.5	8.9	90.3
2001	56	5.5	10.2	94.6
2002	63	6.0	10.5	95.2
2003	63	6.0	10.5	95.2
2004	61	7.0	8.7	n/a
2005	53	7.0	7.6	n/a
2006	53	8.0	6.6	94.3
2007	53	9.0	5.9	94.3
2008	43	8.0	5.4	93
2009	54	7.2	7.5	83
2010	25	2.2	11.3	80
2011	29	3.0	9.6	89.7
2012	32	3.0	10.6	90.6
2013	34	4.5	7.5	91.2
2014	43	5.0	8.6	93
2015	46	5.0	9.2	93.5
2016	43	5.0	8.6	93
2017	52	5.0	10.4	82.7
2018	50	6.0	8.3	86
2019	34	3.0	11.3	91.2
2020	52	4.5	11.5	57.7
2021	32	4.0	8.0	81.3
2022	32	4.0	8.0	87.5
2023	42	5.5	7.6	92.9
2024	56	6.5	8.6	87.5

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 Whitley County Alternative School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 231^st of 285 High schools	Ranks 274^th of 276 High schools	18.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	34	42	23.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	41	20.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.2%	92.9%	1.7%

Schools Near Whitley County Alternative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Whitley County Alternative School	Public, Virtual	7-12	351 Boulevard of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 549-7050	56	7	8.6	87.5%	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Whitley County High School	Public	9-12	350 Blvd of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7025	947	68	14.0	74.4%	915 (96.6%)	3 (0.3%)	15 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.2%)	78.8	34^th of 290 public high schools	88.3%		76.7	33^rd of 276 public high schools	88.0%	1			45.0				57.0			59.0		41.0		60.0	64.0	29.0	54.0	$14,934	$1,275	$1,256	$2,531	$8,836	$2,164	$11,001
Colonel Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	300 Main Street	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 549-7000	147	0		43.5%	143 (97.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5.3	274^th of 290 public high schools	5.5%		4.5	263^rd of 276 public high schools	4.7%	11														14.0	15.0	2.0	10.0
Corbin Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	1909 South Snyder Ave	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 528-5338	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Corbin High School	Public	9-12	1901 Snyder Street	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 528-3902	813	51	15.9	55.6%	757 (93.1%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	93.8	9^th of 290 public high schools	96.9%		82.5	23^rd of 276 public high schools	91.7%	14			55.0				66.0	22.0		76.0		69.0		67.0	65.0	47.0	55.0	$16,887	$633	$772	$1,405	$9,296	$2,655	$11,951
High School Homebound	Public	9-12	108 Roy Kidd Ave	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Corbin Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 528-1303	14	5	2.6	50.0%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Southeast Kentucky Academy	Public	9-12	108 Roy Kidd Ave	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 689-6301	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lynn Camp Middle High School	Public	6-12	100 N Ky 830	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 645-2851	437	37	11.6	86.5%	415 (95.0%)	4 (0.9%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	55.9	119^th of 290 public high schools	59.0%					(n/a)	37.0	22.0	32.0	27.0	36.0	32.0	45.0		36.0	69.0	25.0	43.0	42.0	57.0	32.0	21.0	32.0
Knox County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	210 Wall Street	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 546-5310	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Knox County Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	210 Wall Street	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 645-2856	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitley County Alternative School

How many students attend Whitley County Alternative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Whitley County Alternative School.

What is the racial makeup of Whitley County Alternative School?

Students at Whitley County Alternative School are 100% White.

What district is Whitley County Alternative School in?

Whitley County

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