- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, KY
Opportunity Middle College
Federal NCES profile for Opportunity Middle College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210186002242
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opportunity Middle College earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Opportunity Middle College has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Middle College ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Opportunity Middle College grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+80.0%).
Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 210186002242 · Lexington, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 25.5:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Opportunity Middle College grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+80.0%). Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Opportunity Middle College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 102
Opportunity Middle College
102 students
What this shows Opportunity Middle College reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opportunity Middle College compares
Opportunity Middle College 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 68% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.4%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Asian 19.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 28.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Opportunity Middle College is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opportunity Middle College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opportunity Middle College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
2,370 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bryan Station High School
Standard public school
2,030 students 19:1 students per teacher
Henry Clay High School
Standard public school
1,939 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Standard public school
1,828 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frederick Douglass High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek High School
Standard public school
1,723 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Opportunity Middle College
How many students attend Opportunity Middle College?
Opportunity Middle College has 102 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Middle College is 25.5:1, which is 68% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Opportunity Middle College?
50.8% of students at Opportunity Middle College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opportunity Middle College?
The largest demographic group at Opportunity Middle College is African American at 28.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opportunity Middle College?
Opportunity Middle College has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Opportunity Middle College rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Middle College ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Opportunity Middle College, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.