Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sunrise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Children's Services - Woodlawn's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Danville, KY, encompassing approximately 12.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Academy's student population of 27 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
27 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunrise Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
85%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Academy's ranking?
Sunrise Academy is ranked #730 out of 1,250 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Academy?
27 students attend Sunrise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sunrise Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunrise Academy offer ?
Sunrise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunrise Academy part of?
Sunrise Academy is part of Danville Independent School District.
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