Spectrum Care Academy

Serving 7 students in grades 2-9, 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-9
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Spectrum Care Academy's student population of 7 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Spectrum Care Academy is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
86%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
23%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Spectrum Care Academy?
7 students attend Spectrum Care Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Spectrum Care Academy students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Care Academy?
Spectrum Care Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spectrum Care Academy offer ?
Spectrum Care Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spectrum Care Academy part of?
Spectrum Care Academy is part of Hardin County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 2-9
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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