Success Academy serves 19 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • 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:

School Overview

Success Academy's student population of 19 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Success Academy is 0.10, 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)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Success Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Success Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Success Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
95%
75%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Success Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
Diversity Score
0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Success Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Success Academy and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Success Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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 Success Academy's ranking?

Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

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?

19 students attend Success Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Success Academy students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?

Success Academy has a student ration of 19:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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