Phoenix Academy
Tel:
(859) 744-4618
- Phoenix Academy serves 32 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Phoenix Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Phoenix Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Phoenix Academy's student population of 32 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 32 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Phoenix Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Phoenix Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #615 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 19% | 10% |
| White | 78% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Phoenix Academy is George Rogers Clark High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Robert D. Campbell Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shearer Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winchester Clark County Preschool Grades: PK | 292 students
0.0 miles
30 Beckner Street
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1722 0.0 PK 292 - Winchester Clark County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.1 miles
2478 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250 0.1 n/a n/a - Winchester George Rogers Clark High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,590 student
0.1 miles
2745 New Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111 0.1 9-12 1,590 - Winchester Robert D. Campbell Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 816 students
0.2 miles
620 Boone Ave.
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-5200 0.2 7-8 816 - Winchester Shearer Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 407 students
1.7 miles
244 East Broadway
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4978 1.7 K-4 407
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