Serving 13 students in grades 6-12, Estill County Success Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estill County Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Estill County Success Academy's student population of 13 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Estill County Success Academy is 0.26, which is less 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)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
85%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
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 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estill County Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Estill County Success Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Estill County Success Academy?
13 students attend Estill County Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Estill County Success Academy students are White, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estill County Success Academy?
Estill County Success Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Estill County Success Academy offer ?
Estill County Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Estill County Success Academy part of?
Estill County Success Academy is part of Estill County School District.
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