Enrollment
11
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210186001424
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School — Lexington, KY
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Hospital Alt. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge Hospital Alt. High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School reports 11 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% below the Kentucky average and 42% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fayette County spends $17,525 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.8% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridge Hospital Alt. High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 11 Top 3% in Kentucky — larger than 97% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.0% -49% vs state
NCES ID 210186001424
Student demographics
White 81.8%
African American 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Ridge Hospital Alt. High School.
$17,525
Per student
+16%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
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Lansdowne Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions about Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
How many students attend Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School has 11 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is 10:1, which is 36% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
30.0% of students at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is White at 81.8%. The school serves a student body in Lexington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.