Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Allen Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen Central High School?
The graduation rate of Allen Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Allen Central High School?
378 students attend Allen Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Allen Central High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Central High School?
Allen Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allen Central High School offer ?
Allen Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Allen Central High School part of?
Allen Central High School is part of Floyd County School District.
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