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:
275^th of 290 Kentucky Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Number of students: 55

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

Hispanic:

12.7%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckner Alternative High School ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5. (See more...)

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.

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 (69.1%), Hispanic (12.7%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckner Alternative High School is 6.1. (See more...)

Compare Buckner Alternative High School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckner Alternative High School:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Oldham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Oldham County 13^th 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
2013	23.54	230^th	291	21.0%
2014	14.64	239^th	290	17.6%
2015	11.52	240^th	295	18.6%
2016	5.73	250^th	288	13.2%
2017	8.01	248^th	287	13.6%
2018	6.04	247^th	271	8.9%
2022	2.37	269^th	271	0.7%
2024	5.00	275^th	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	257^th	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	264^th	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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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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.

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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

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	39	47	20.5%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	33	33
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	59.6%	7.1%

Schools Near Buckner Alternative High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking ()	Ranking ()	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Buckner Alternative High School	Public, Alternative	4-12	1350 N Highway 393	Buckner	40014	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 222-3767	55	9	6.1	67.3%	38 (69.1%)	5 (9.1%)	7 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)	(n/a)	13.0	0.0	6.0
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce	Public, Alternative	K-12	8711 LaGrange Rd Building D	Louisville	40242	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-7670	1	3	.3		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)
Shelby County Summer School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1155 West Main Street	Shelbyville	40066	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(502) 633-2375	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Binet School	Public, Alternative	K-12	3410 Bon Air Ave	Louisville	40220	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8209	26	12	2.1	57.7%	8 (30.8%)	14 (53.8%)	2 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)	(n/a)
Kentucky School for the Blind	Public, Alternative	K-12	1867 Frankfort Ave	Louisville	40206	Jefferson County	Kentucky School for the Blind District	No	No	No	No	(502) 897-1583	64	0		42.2%	35 (54.7%)	10 (15.6%)	5 (7.8%)	11 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)	(n/a)
Home/Hospital	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3332 Newburg Road	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-6054	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Outside School Day Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3332 Newburg Rd	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Peace Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2020 Newburg Rd	Louisville	40205	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 479-4180	95	31	3.0	53.7%	51 (53.7%)	35 (36.8%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	(n/a)
Home of the Innocents Discovery	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1100 East Market St	Louisville	40206	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 596-1291	28	3	9.2	17.9%	18 (64.3%)	7 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	(n/a)
Home of the Innocents School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1100 East Market St	Louisville	40206	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 596-1291	22	8	2.7	86.4%	18 (81.8%)	3 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Buckner Alternative High School

Is Buckner Alternative High School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Buckner Alternative High School?

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

How many students attend Buckner Alternative High School?

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

What district is Buckner Alternative High School in?

Oldham County

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Total
Buckner Alternative High School	Public, Alternative	4-12	1350 N Highway 393	Buckner	40014	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 222-3767	55	9	6.1	67.3%	38 (69.1%)	5 (9.1%)	7 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)								(n/a)	13.0	0.0	6.0
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce	Public, Alternative	K-12	8711 LaGrange Rd Building D	Louisville	40242	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-7670	1	3	.3		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Shelby County Summer School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1155 West Main Street	Shelbyville	40066	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(502) 633-2375	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Binet School	Public, Alternative	K-12	3410 Bon Air Ave	Louisville	40220	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8209	26	12	2.1	57.7%	8 (30.8%)	14 (53.8%)	2 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Kentucky School for the Blind	Public, Alternative	K-12	1867 Frankfort Ave	Louisville	40206	Jefferson County	Kentucky School for the Blind District	No	No	No	No	(502) 897-1583	64	0		42.2%	35 (54.7%)	10 (15.6%)	5 (7.8%)	11 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)
Home/Hospital	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3332 Newburg Road	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-6054	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Outside School Day Program	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3332 Newburg Rd	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Peace Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2020 Newburg Rd	Louisville	40205	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 479-4180	95	31	3.0	53.7%	51 (53.7%)	35 (36.8%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Home of the Innocents Discovery	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1100 East Market St	Louisville	40206	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 596-1291	28	3	9.2	17.9%	18 (64.3%)	7 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Home of the Innocents School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1100 East Market St	Louisville	40206	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 596-1291	22	8	2.7	86.4%	18 (81.8%)	3 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)