Spencer County High School vs. Hillview Academy
Should I attend Spencer County High School or Hillview Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Spencer County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Hillview 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
Community Size
Overview
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Spencer County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 38 students in grades 1-12, Hillview 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 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
1-12
Total Students
962 students
38 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
71% | 29%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#134 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
<50%
Graduation Rate
98%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
272
5
Grade 10 Students
237
6
Grade 11 Students
246
10
Grade 12 Students
205
12
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
91%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
11%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
