Peace Academy

2020 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Peace Academy serves 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peace Academy's student population of 107 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Peace Academy is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
(11-12)
<50%
41%
(10-11)
<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
35%
11%
White
57%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
15%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Peace Academy?
107 students attend Peace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Peace Academy students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peace Academy?
Peace Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peace Academy offer ?
Peace Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peace Academy part of?
Peace Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 107 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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