Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Academy At Horizons 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 38 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academy At Horizons ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The Academy At Horizons's student population of 38 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
38 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Academy At Horizons 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 The Academy At Horizons is 0.34, 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
#1140 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)94.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academy At Horizons's ranking?
The Academy At Horizons is ranked #1140 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?
≤20% 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).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy At Horizons?
The graduation rate of The Academy At Horizons is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend The Academy At Horizons?
38 students attend The Academy At Horizons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Academy At Horizons students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Academy At Horizons?
The Academy At Horizons has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Academy At Horizons offer ?
The Academy At Horizons offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Academy At Horizons part of?
The Academy At Horizons is part of Nelson County School District.
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