Serving 53 students in grades 6-12, Rise 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rise Academy's student population of 53 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rise 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 Rise Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
11%
11%
White
74%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise Academy's ranking?
Rise Academy is ranked #1047 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Rise Academy often compared to?
Rise Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Randall K. Cooper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rise Academy?
The graduation rate of Rise Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rise Academy?
53 students attend Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rise Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rise Academy offer ?
Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rise Academy part of?
Rise Academy is part of Boone County School District.
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