Hillview Academy

404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 42 students in grades 1-12, Hillview 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillview Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Hillview Academy's student population of 42 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

Hillview Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillview Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1078 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
11-19%
38%
21-39%
45%
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
(22-23)
40-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillview Academy's ranking?
Hillview Academy is ranked #1078 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hillview Academy often compared to?
Hillview Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Spencer County High School, Mercer County Senior High School, Taylorsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillview Academy?
The graduation rate of Hillview Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hillview Academy?
42 students attend Hillview Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hillview Academy students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillview Academy?
Hillview Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hillview Academy offer ?
Hillview Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillview Academy part of?
Hillview Academy is part of Spencer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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