McCracken County High School is a public secondary school located west of Paducah, Kentucky that opened on August 9, 2013. Operated by the McCracken County Public Schools district, it consolidates that district's three former high schools—Heath, Lone Oak, and Reidland.
Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mccracken Open Campus 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccracken Open Campus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mccracken Open Campus School's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2013
Colors
White, Black, Crimson
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccracken Open Campus School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccracken Open Campus School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
13%
11%
White
68%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccracken Open Campus School's ranking?
Mccracken Open Campus School is ranked #1215 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccracken Open Campus School?
The graduation rate of Mccracken Open Campus School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mccracken Open Campus School?
63 students attend Mccracken Open Campus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mccracken Open Campus School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Mccracken Open Campus School offer ?
Mccracken Open Campus School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mccracken Open Campus School part of?
Mccracken Open Campus School is part of Mccracken County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/25/2017
I am tisha Lynch and Randy dubbels the mother and step father of Emily Lynch and we are concerned with Emily when she was first enrolled at Mccracken county high school she was getting bad grades and wanting to goof off while in school and not wanting to work to get her grades up but when she got in trouble and had to go to Alternative school she improved a lot in her grades so we asked emily why her grades we're failing and she said she can't work around noise and be able to concentrate so that's why we think this open campus would be good for her after she got out of Alternative school if that is at all possible. Thanks Tisha Lynch & Randy Dubbels.
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