For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 164 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 0.40, which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 0.46.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
164 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
n/a
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
14%
11%
% White
76%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 39%
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 164 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District?
76% of Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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