Beacon Academy

1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Bottom 50%
Serving 167 students in grades 6-12, Beacon 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Beacon Academy's student population of 167 students has grown by 101% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

Beacon Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1156 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
38%
25-29%
45%
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beacon Academy's ranking?
Beacon Academy is ranked #1156 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beacon Academy?
The graduation rate of Beacon Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
167 students attend Beacon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Beacon Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beacon Academy offer ?
Beacon Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beacon Academy part of?
Beacon Academy is part of Warren County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 167 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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