Central Academy School (Closed 2018)

Serving 146 students in grades 6-12, Central Academy School 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(16-17)
6-9%
47%
(16-17)
11-19%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
10%
11%
White
80%
71%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35
(16-17)
60-64%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Academy School?
The graduation rate of Central Academy School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Central Academy School?
146 students attend Central Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Central Academy School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Academy School?
Central Academy School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Academy School offer ?
Central Academy School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Central Academy School part of?
Central Academy School is part of Henderson County School District.

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