Serving 70 students in grades 6-12, Rise 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% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rise Academy's student population of 70 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Rise Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rise Academy is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
14%
11%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rise Academy's ranking?
Rise Academy is ranked #1232 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Rise Academy often compared to?
Rise Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Randall K. Cooper High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rise Academy?
The graduation rate of Rise Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rise Academy?
70 students attend Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rise Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rise Academy offer ?
Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rise Academy part of?
Rise Academy is part of Boone County School District.
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