For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 180 students in Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District.
Public Schools in Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District have a diversity score of 0.35, which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 0.48.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,544 Schools
# Students
180 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
n/a
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
80%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Appalachian Challenge Academy
Alternative School
465 Grays Drive
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5950
Grays Knob, KY 40829
(502) 607-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Bluegrass Challenge Academy
Alternative School
Bldg 296-714 Dixie St
Fort Knox, KY 40121
(502) 624-3842
Fort Knox, KY 40121
(502) 624-3842
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District?
Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District manages 2 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District?
80% of Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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