- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckner, KY
Buckner Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Buckner Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210453000735
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckner Alternative High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Buckner · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckner Alternative High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckner Alternative High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Buckner Alternative High School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210453000735 · Buckner, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 7.1:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
Buckner Alternative High School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Buckner Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- This school 50
Buckner Alternative High School
50 students
What this shows Buckner Alternative High School reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckner Alternative High School compares
Buckner Alternative High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Buckner Alternative High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckner Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckner Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Buckner
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buckner Alternative High School
How many students attend Buckner Alternative High School?
Buckner Alternative High School has 50 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Buckner, KY. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckner Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckner Alternative High School is 7.1:1, which is 53% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckner Alternative High School?
55.3% of students at Buckner Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckner Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Buckner Alternative High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Buckner, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckner Alternative High School?
Buckner Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckner Alternative High School rank among public schools in Buckner?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckner Alternative High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Buckner Alternative High School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.