BOONE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER

Boone County Alternative Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Boone County school district, located in Florence, KY with about 203 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Boone County Alternative Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Boone County Alternative Center, located in Florence, Kentucky, serves as a specialized educational facility designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. Functioning as a key component of the Boone County School District, the center focuses on providing a structured setting that balances academic instruction with behavioral and emotional support. Its primary mission is to help students overcome barriers to success, re-engage with their education, and eventually transition back to their home high schools with the tools necessary to graduate.

The curriculum and programming at the center are tailored to meet the diverse needs of students who require a more individualized approach than what is typically offered in a standard classroom. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, the school creates a focused atmosphere conducive to credit recovery and personal growth. Ultimately, the Boone County Alternative Center plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of the challenges they face, have access to a path toward academic completion and future career readiness.

For more information, contact Boone County Alternative Center at (859) 283-1003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.