Serving 70 students in grades 7-12, Academy Programs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia 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 West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Academy Programs's student population of 70 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Programs is 0.25, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
86%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Programs's ranking?
Academy Programs is ranked #600 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Academy Programs often compared to?
Academy Programsis often viewed alongside schools like Barnes Learning Center (Alc) 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 32% WV state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Academy Programs?
70 students attend Academy Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Academy Programs students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Academy Programs offer ?
Academy Programs offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Programs part of?
Academy Programs is part of Wv Schools Of Diversion And Transition School District.
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