Henderson County Academy (Closed 2013)

Henderson County Academy serves 43 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% 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 9-12
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(11-12)
<50%
41%
(09-10)
<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 41% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Henderson County Academy?
43 students attend Henderson County Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Henderson County Academy students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henderson County Academy?
Henderson County Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henderson County Academy offer ?
Henderson County Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Henderson County Academy part of?
Henderson County Academy is part of Henderson County School District.

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