99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rise Academy serves 160 students in grades 6-12.
Rise Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Rise Academy's student population of 160 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Rise Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rise Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
5%
11%
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White
86%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rise Academy's ranking?

Rise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Rise Academy?

The graduation rate of Rise Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Rise Academy?

160 students attend Rise Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Rise Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rise Academy?

Rise Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Rise Academy offer ?

Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Rise Academy part of?

Rise Academy is part of Boone County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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