Apex Academy ranks in the bottom 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 15% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 31%
- Science Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(20-21)4%
8%
Black
(20-21)2%
11%
White
(20-21)89%
75%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)5%
4%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤20%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apex Academy?
The graduation rate of Apex Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Apex Academy?
467 students attend Apex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Apex Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Apex Academy offer ?
Apex Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Apex Academy part of?
Apex Academy is part of Anderson County School District.
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