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Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School vs. Heritage Park High School

Should you attend Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School or Heritage Park High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
Heritage Park High School
3361 Buckland Square
Owensboro, KY 42301
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Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School ranks 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 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Heritage Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School serves 13 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Heritage Park High School 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 ≤20% (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 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
13 students
142 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heritage Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
77% | 23%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage Park High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heritage Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rowan County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Daviess County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#1123 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heritage Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in KY)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Daviess County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 1% in KY)(16-17 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rowan County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Daviess County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≤5%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Daviess County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 1% in KY)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rowan County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Heritage Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Daviess County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Heritage Park High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
4
13
Grade 10 Students
5
26
Grade 11 Students
2
37
Grade 12 Students
2
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heritage Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Daviess County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
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12%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heritage Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Daviess County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rowan County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heritage Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Daviess County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rowan County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heritage Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Daviess County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
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7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rowan County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heritage Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Daviess County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rowan County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heritage Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Daviess County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rowan County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heritage Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Daviess County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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4%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heritage Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Daviess County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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