Enrollment
50
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckner Alternative High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buckner Alternative High School
Buckner Alternative High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Buckner, Kentucky, enrolling 50 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Buckner Alternative High School is leaner than roughly 95% of Kentucky schools and 53% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 50 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 21 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 50 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Buckner's public schools, it stands alongside Oldham County Preschool (178 students): Buckner Alternative High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.1:1 vs 17.8:1).
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside Buckner Alternative High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buckner Alternative High School compares
Buckner Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes Buckner Alternative High School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~50 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Buckner on the city page.
Is Buckner Alternative High School a good school?
Buckner Alternative High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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