Serving 250 students in grades 6-12, Beacon Academy ranks in the top 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beacon Academy's student population of 250 students has grown by 201% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Academy is 0.34, 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
#586 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
6%
11%
White
81%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Beacon Academy's ranking?
Beacon Academy is ranked #586 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon Academy?
The graduation rate of Beacon Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
250 students attend Beacon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Beacon Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Beacon Academy offer ?
Beacon Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon Academy part of?
Beacon Academy is part of Warren County School District.
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