CHOICES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Choices Educational Center is a public school that is part of the Paducah Independent school district, located in Paducah, KY with about 32 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Choices Educational Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Choices Educational Center, located in Paducah, Kentucky, serves as an alternative educational facility within the McCracken County school system. The program is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a structured setting that prioritizes individualized instruction and behavioral support. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized academic planning, the center aims to help students who have struggled in a conventional high school setting stay on track toward graduation and academic success.
Beyond its academic focus, the center places a strong emphasis on character development and social-emotional growth. The staff at Choices works closely with students to address the underlying challenges that have impacted their past performance, providing the resources and guidance necessary for them to develop better decision-making skills and a more positive outlook on their education. Ultimately, the facility acts as a vital bridge for students seeking a fresh start, ensuring they have the tools to complete their secondary education and prepare for their future post-graduation.
For more information, contact Choices Educational Center at (270) 444-5790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
CHOICES EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a public school in Paducah, KY with about 32 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Paducah Independent
- Total Students:
- 32
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 32 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHOICES EDUCATIONAL CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.1%
- White
- 18.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Female
- 28.1%
- Male
- 71.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.