- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Hospital Alt. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186001424
👥 S:T ratio 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #5 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Hospital Alt. High School ranks #5 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School shrank from 10 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210186001424 · Lexington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 11:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School shrank from 10 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School 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 11
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
11 students
What this shows Ridge Hospital Alt. High School reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Hospital Alt. High School compares
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
African American 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Hospital Alt. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Hospital Alt. High School'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 other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15:1 students per teacher
Coventry Oak Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~11 students)
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 public school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 5 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ridge Hospital Alt. High School rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Hospital Alt. High School ranks #5 of 38 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 schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Ridge Hospital Alt. High School, 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.