Serving 18 students in grades 7-12, Ascension Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ascension Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ascension Academy's student population of 18 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ascension Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
28%
11%
White
50%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ascension Academy?
The graduation rate of Ascension Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ascension Academy?
18 students attend Ascension Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ascension Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ascension Academy?
Ascension Academy has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ascension Academy offer ?
Ascension Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ascension Academy part of?
Ascension Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
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