Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Emerson 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Emerson Academy's student population of 104 students has grown by 181% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emerson 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 Emerson Academy is 0.65, 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
#773 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Academy's ranking?
Emerson Academy is ranked #773 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Emerson Academy often compared to?
Emerson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Owensboro Day Treatment by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerson Academy?
The graduation rate of Emerson Academy is 40-49%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Emerson Academy?
104 students attend Emerson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Emerson Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Academy?
Emerson Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson Academy offer ?
Emerson Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emerson Academy part of?
Emerson Academy is part of Owensboro Independent School District.
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