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 (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: PEACE ACADEMY SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district within Louisville, KY, encompassing an area of approximately 394.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 12.4 miles and the furthest edge located 19.7 miles away.
- 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Black
35%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
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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