Success Academy

1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 65 students in grades 6-12, Success Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 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 65 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

Success Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1180 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
38%
20-29%
45%
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Success Academy's ranking?
Success Academy is ranked #1180 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
65 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Success Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Glasgow Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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