McCracken Open Campus School

McCracken Open Campus School is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in West Paducah, Kentucky, which is part of the McCracken County School District. While the district is ranked 20th out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, McCracken Open Campus School faces significant challenges in serving its student population.

The school's graduation rate of 79.1% is significantly higher than the McCracken County average of 60% and the state average of 44%. However, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized tests, is much lower than the county and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 60% in the county and 44% in the state. In mathematics, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 44% in the county and 30% in the state. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74% to 77.36% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the 11.43% rate at the nearby McCracken Regional School.

The data suggests that McCracken Open Campus School is facing significant challenges in serving its student population and providing a high-quality education. The school's low academic performance, high free and reduced lunch rates, and fluctuating student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 16.6 to 56, suggest that the school may be struggling to meet the needs of its students. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving the school's performance and ensuring that its students have the best possible opportunities for success.