Adair Learning Academy

401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 26 students in grades 5-12, Adair Learning 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Adair Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Adair Learning Academy's student population of 26 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Adair Learning 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 Adair Learning 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.
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
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
58%
11%
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White
31%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adair Learning Academy's ranking?
Adair Learning 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).
How many students attend Adair Learning Academy?
26 students attend Adair Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Adair Learning Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adair Learning Academy?
Adair Learning Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Adair Learning Academy offer ?
Adair Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adair Learning Academy part of?
Adair Learning Academy is part of Adair County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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