Hugh C. Spalding Academy

721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Hugh C. Spalding Academy's student population of 152 students has grown by 126% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh C. Spalding Academy is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
30%
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<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
6%
11%
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White
89%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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80-89%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
27%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hugh C. Spalding Academy's ranking?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy is ranked #134 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
The graduation rate of Hugh C. Spalding Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
152 students attend Hugh C. Spalding Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hugh C. Spalding Academy students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hugh C. Spalding Academy offer ?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugh C. Spalding Academy part of?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy is part of Marion County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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