Kentucky National Guard Youth Challenge Academies School District

291 West Broadway Street
Eminence, KY 40019
For the 2026-27 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
1,541 Schools
# Students
180 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
n/a
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

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 (2026-27)

School
(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
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
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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