Choices Educational Center

800 Caldwell St
Paducah, KY 42003

37 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Choices Educational Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	2
Black	19
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
19 (51.4 %)
White
9 (24.3 %)
Two or More
5 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (5.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paducah Independent
Phone:	(270)444-5790
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 8