Bardstown Alternative School

Summary:

Bardstown Alternative School is a small public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Bardstown Independent School District. With only 31 students, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 64.52% White, 16.13% African American, 6.45% Hispanic, and 12.9% two or more races.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio of 7.7, Bardstown Alternative School significantly underperforms compared to the surrounding high schools and the state averages in academic test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 0% of students proficient or better in ACT English, Math, and Reading, compared to 52%, 36%, and 47% respectively for the Bardstown Independent district, and 47%, 33%, and 44% for the state of Kentucky. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 80.65%, which is significantly higher than the 45.95% rate at Bardstown High School, the other high school in the same district.

Bardstown Alternative School ranks 274th out of 276 Kentucky high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is significantly lower than the 4-star rating for Bardstown High School and the 3-4 star ratings for the other nearby high schools, such as Spencer County High School, Washington County High School, and Bullitt Central High School. This data suggests that Bardstown Alternative School is in need of significant improvement and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges facing its students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004

(502) 331-8829

District: Bardstown Independent

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 37

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

African American:

10.8%

Two or more races:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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 Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), African American (10.8%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bardstown Alternative School is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare Bardstown Alternative School employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bardstown Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Bardstown Independent 45^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bardstown Alternative School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.37	274^th	276	0.7%

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

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bardstown Alternative School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	12	0	0	0	0	12
2015	4	1	0	0	0	5
2016	6	2	0	0	0	8
2017	12	6	1	3	2	24
2018	15	2	0	3	2	22
2019	17	4	0	1	4	26
2020	34	5	1	2	6	48
2021	28	3	1	2	1	35
2022	26	5	0	7	7	45
2023	20	5	0	2	4	31
2024	26	4	0	3	4	37

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 Bardstown Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	12	n/a	n/a	25
2015	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	8	n/a	n/a	100
2017	24	0.0	n/a	79.2
2018	22	1.0	22.0	77.3
2019	26	1.0	26.0	73.1
2020	48	2.0	24.0	52.1
2021	35	2.0	17.5	65.7
2022	45	2.0	22.5	71.1
2023	31	4.0	7.7	80.6
2024	37	4.5	8.2	83.8

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 Bardstown Alternative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	12	n/a	n/a	25
2015	5	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	8	n/a	n/a	100
2017	24	0.0	n/a	79.2
2018	22	1.0	22.0	77.3
2019	26	1.0	26.0	73.1
2020	48	2.0	24.0	52.1
2021	35	2.0	17.5	65.7
2022	45	2.0	22.5	71.1
2023	31	4.0	7.7	80.6
2024	37	4.5	8.2	83.8

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 Bardstown Alternative School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	26	31	19.2%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	20	17.6%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	80.6%	7.6%

Schools Near Bardstown Alternative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Total
Bardstown Alternative School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1345 Templin Av	Bardstown	40004	Nelson County	Bardstown Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(502) 331-8829	37	5	8.2	83.8%	26 (70.3%)	4 (10.8%)	3 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.8%)								(n/a)
The Academy at Horizons	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	304 Wildcat Lane	Bardstown	40004	Nelson County	Nelson County	No	No	Yes	No	(502) 349-7045	52	6	8.6	88.5%	43 (82.7%)	3 (5.8%)	4 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Hillview Academy	Public, Alternative	1-12	404 Main Cross St	Taylorsville	40071	Spencer County	Spencer County	No	No	No	No	(502) 477-1530	42	3	14.0	61.9%	36 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)								(n/a)
Riverview Opportunity Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	383 High School Dr	Shepherdsville	40165	Bullitt County	Bullitt County	No	No	No	No	(502) 869-6600	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	67.0	74.0	45.0	41.0	41.0
Spectrum Care Academy	Public, Alternative	2-9	461 Fowler Lane	Elizabethtown	42701	Hardin County	Hardin County	No	No	No	No	(270) 234-0591	4	1	4.0		3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bardstown Alternative School

What district is Bardstown Alternative School in?

Bardstown Independent

What is the racial makeup of Bardstown Alternative School?

Students at Bardstown Alternative School are 70% White, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bardstown Alternative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended Bardstown Alternative School.

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