Serving 15 students in grades 6-12, Ashgrove 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 20%).
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 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashgrove Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashgrove Academy's student population of 15 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
![This chart displays total students of Ashgrove Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Ashgrove Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-Xnhxix.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Ashgrove Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Ashgrove Academy by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-Vwy9ZJ.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Ashgrove Academy is 0.58, 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)
(20-21)<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ashgrove Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ashgrove Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-3B8G9R.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
20%
11%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ashgrove Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ashgrove Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-bxho30H.png)
White
60%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ashgrove Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ashgrove Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-beCa7Oo.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ashgrove Academy. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ashgrove Academy.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-zUhgpQ.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-zUhgph.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Ashgrove Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Ashgrove Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/152000/151617/ashgrove-academy-chart-zUhgp4.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
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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 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Ashgrove Academy?
15 students attend Ashgrove Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ashgrove Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashgrove Academy?
Ashgrove Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashgrove Academy offer ?
Ashgrove Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashgrove Academy part of?
Ashgrove Academy is part of Jessamine County School District.
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