Serving 554 students in grades 6-9, W.e.b. Dubois 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 5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.e.b. Dubois Academy's student population of 554 students has grown by 262% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 191% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W.e.b. Dubois Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.e.b. Dubois Academy is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
85%
11%
White
2%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.e.b. Dubois Academy's ranking?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy is ranked #1153 out of 1,230 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend W.e.b. Dubois Academy?
554 students attend W.e.b. Dubois Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of W.e.b. Dubois Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.e.b. Dubois Academy?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does W.e.b. Dubois Academy offer ?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W.e.b. Dubois Academy part of?
W.e.b. Dubois Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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