At a glance
Reported students
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464.5
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School: 11 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Lexington. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Fayette County. NCES reports 11 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.8%) and Black (9.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.8%
- Hispanic0%
- Black9.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander9.1%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Fayette County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Homebound Secondary
High · Grades 06–12
6 reported students
Audrey Grevious Center
High · Grades 06–12
21 reported students
Family Care Center
High · Grades 09–12
22 reported students
Locust Trace AgriScience Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
The Hub for Innovation and Leadership
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
The Stables
High · Grades 08–12
33 reported students
Public schools near Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Academy High · Fayette County | 06–12 | 164 | 1.5 mi |
| Henry Clay High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,939 | 1.6 mi |
| Carter G. Woodson Academy High · Fayette County | 06–12 | 316 | 2.4 mi |
| Tates Creek High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,723 | 2.4 mi |
| Frederick Douglass High School High · Fayette County | 09–12 | 1,770 | 2.5 mi |
| Homebound Secondary High · Fayette County | 06–12 | 6 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
What grades does Ridge Hospital Alt. High School serve?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fayette County.
How many students attend Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School reported 11 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 11 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ridge Hospital Alt. High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fayette County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ridge Hospital Alt. High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ridge Hospital Alt. High School in?
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School is part of Fayette County, based in Lexington, KY, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ridge Hospital Alt. High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Jr. Academy (1.5 mi), Henry Clay High School (1.6 mi), Carter G. Woodson Academy (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.