Serving 559 students in grades 6-12, Newcomer Academy 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newcomer Academy's student population of 559 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newcomer Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcomer Academy is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
71%
8%
Black
24%
11%
White
2%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcomer Academy's ranking?
Newcomer Academy is ranked #1230 out of 1,230 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomer Academy?
The graduation rate of Newcomer Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newcomer Academy?
559 students attend Newcomer Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Newcomer Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomer Academy?
Newcomer Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newcomer Academy offer ?
Newcomer Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcomer Academy part of?
Newcomer Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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