Mc Academy

397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
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Serving 95 students in grades 6-12, Mc 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mc Academy's student population of 95 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

Mc 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 Mc Academy is 0.04, 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)
#1205 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
38%
20-29%
45%
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mc Academy's ranking?
Mc Academy is ranked #1205 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mc Academy?
The graduation rate of Mc Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mc Academy?
95 students attend Mc Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mc Academy students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mc Academy?
Mc Academy has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mc Academy offer ?
Mc Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Mc Academy part of?
Mc Academy is part of Marshall County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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