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Horse Creek Learning Center

Summary:

Horse Creek Learning Center is an alternative public virtual school located in Manchester, Kentucky, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school is part of the Clay County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Horse Creek Learning Center has a significantly lower 4-year graduation rate of 64.7% compared to the state average of 46% and the Clay County district average of 60%, the school's academic performance is also a concern. In 10th-grade assessments, Horse Creek students performed well below the state and district averages in both mathematics (26% proficient or better vs. 36% state and 40% district) and reading (35% proficient or better vs. 46% state and 60% district). Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.5% to 90.24% over the past three school years, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, the closest comparable school is the Laurel County Schools eLearning Academy, located approximately 18 miles from Horse Creek Learning Center. While both are alternative public virtual schools, the Laurel County school has significantly better performance metrics, including a 90% 4-year graduation rate and higher proficiency rates on standardized tests. The combination of low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and fluctuating student-teacher ratios at Horse Creek Learning Center suggests that the school may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and student support systems would be warranted.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 3-12

 239 Richmond Rd
       Manchester, KY  40962

(606) 598-1601

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 290 Kentucky Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  73

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
Hispanic:
1.4%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horse Creek Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Horse Creek Learning Center ranks worse than 76.9% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Horse Creek Learning Center 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.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Horse Creek Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Horse Creek Learning Center 223rd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Horse Creek Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 32nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horse Creek Learning Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.00 314th 322 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Horse Creek Learning Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Horse Creek Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.88 281st 285 1.4%
2024 22.26 223rd 290 23.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Horse Creek Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.75 165th 274 39.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Horse Creek Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.34 197th 262 24.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Horse Creek Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.09 217th 219 0.9%
2024 15.68 231st 273 15.4%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horse Creek Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2001 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2002 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2003 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2004 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2005 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2006 27 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2007 49 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2008 36 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2010 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2011 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2012 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
2013 14 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 17
2014 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15
2015 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2016 19 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 22
2017 35 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 36
2018 62 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 67
2019 55 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 58
2020 74 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 76
2021 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16
2022 80 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 82
2023 71 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 73

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 Horse Creek Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 19 2.0 9.5 0
2001 29 5.2 5.6 0
2002 39 6.0 6.5 0
2003 39 6.0 6.5 0
2004 35 6.0 5.8 n/a
2005 38 6.0 6.3 n/a
2006 28 6.0 4.7 89.3
2007 50 6.0 8.3 60
2008 37 5.0 7.4 67.6
2009 26 4.1 6.3 65.4
2010 32 3.2 10.0 90.6
2011 12 5.0 2.4 75
2012 8 5.3 1.5 62.5
2013 17 5.0 3.4 76.5
2014 15 5.0 3.0 80
2015 17 5.0 3.4 82.4
2016 22 3.0 7.3 86.4
2017 36 4.0 9.0 86.1
2018 67 5.0 13.4 77.6
2019 58 4.0 14.5 72.4
2020 76 5.0 15.2 69.7
2021 16 4.0 4.0 62.5
2022 82 5.0 16.4 90.2
2023 73 5.0 14.6 87.7

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 Horse Creek Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 19 2.0 9.5 0
2001 29 5.2 5.6 0
2002 39 6.0 6.5 0
2003 39 6.0 6.5 0
2004 35 6.0 5.8 n/a
2005 38 6.0 6.3 n/a
2006 28 6.0 4.7 89.3
2007 50 6.0 8.3 60
2008 37 5.0 7.4 67.6
2009 26 4.1 6.3 65.4
2010 32 3.2 10.0 90.6
2011 12 5.0 2.4 75
2012 8 5.3 1.5 62.5
2013 17 5.0 3.4 76.5
2014 15 5.0 3.0 80
2015 17 5.0 3.4 82.4
2016 22 3.0 7.3 86.4
2017 36 4.0 9.0 86.1
2018 67 5.0 13.4 77.6
2019 58 4.0 14.5 72.4
2020 76 5.0 15.2 69.7
2021 16 4.0 4.0 62.5
2022 82 5.0 16.4 90.2
2023 73 5.0 14.6 87.7

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 Horse Creek Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5873
 25.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White5571
 29.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%87.7%
 15.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Horse Creek Learning Center

Horse Creek Learning Center ranks in the bottom 23.1% of Kentucky alternative schools.

Students at Horse Creek Learning Center are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Horse Creek Learning Center.


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