Peace Academy serves 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peace Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peace Academy's student population of 128 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peace Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
35%
11%
White
56%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Peace Academy?
128 students attend Peace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Peace Academy students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peace Academy?
Peace Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peace Academy offer ?
Peace Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peace Academy part of?
Peace Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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