Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Phoenix Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix Academy's student population of 110 students has grown by 182% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phoenix Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
85%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Phoenix Academy is ranked #134 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
110 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Phoenix Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Academy part of?
Phoenix Academy is part of Clark County School District.
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