Serving 17 students in grades 7-12, Success Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Success Academy's student population of 17 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Success Academy is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
17 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Success Academy students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Wolfe County School District.
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