RISE Academy

Summary:

RISE Academy is a public virtual high school located in Florence, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 74 students. It is part of the Boone County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

RISE Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, with rankings ranging from 134 to 279 out of 267-295 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the Boone County and Kentucky state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, RISE Academy's proficiency rates in ACT English (30%), ACT Mathematics (10%), and ACT Reading (30%) were much lower than the Boone County (52%, 43%, and 50%) and Kentucky (44%, 30%, and 42%) averages. RISE Academy's performance on standardized tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, special education students, and students with low socioeconomic status.

Despite the academic challenges, RISE Academy has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 88.6% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is comparable to the graduation rates of the nearby high schools, such as Randall K. Cooper High School, Larry A. Ryle High School, and Boone County High School. However, these nearby schools generally perform better than RISE Academy on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and higher state rankings. The high percentage of students from low-income families at RISE Academy, ranging from 66.22% to 71.7% over the past three school years, may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042

(859) 283-1003

District: Boone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.0

Number of students: 44

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

25.0%

African American:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details RISE Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.23. (See more...)

Compare Details RISE Academy ranks worse than 75.5% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Boone County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at RISE Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), Hispanic (25%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Boone County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at RISE Academy is 4, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Boone County School District! (See more...)

Compare RISE Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

RISE Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks RISE Academy 219^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See RISE Academy in the ranking list.)

Boone County:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone County 31^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for RISE Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	0.48	329^th	330	0.3%
2018	0.23	322^nd	322	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for RISE Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at RISE Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2014	7.06	252^nd	290	13.1%
2015	3.63	279^th	295	5.4%
2016	4.88	254^th	288	11.8%
2017	3.80	279^th	287	2.8%
2019	8.59	245^th	285	14.0%
2021	44.35	134^th	267	49.8%
2024	23.02	219^th	290	24.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at RISE Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	4.87	213^th	226	5.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at RISE Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.31	250^th	254	1.6%
2021	19.46	206^th	234	12.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at RISE Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	5.52	235^th	249	5.6%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at RISE Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	12.12	166^th	166	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at RISE Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	5.98	238^th	251	5.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at RISE Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.69	143^rd	203	29.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for RISE Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2014	57	6	0	5	0	1	3	72
2015	55	6	0	6	0	0	6	73
2016	77	9	1	11	0	0	6	104
2017	117	13	0	12	1	0	2	145
2018	166	16	1	13	0	1	6	203
2019	160	9	1	15	0	1	6	192
2020	249	14	1	19	0	1	9	293
2021	138	7	1	7	0	0	7	160
2022	39	6	0	6	0	0	2	53
2023	53	11	0	6	0	1	3	74
2024	24	5	0	11	0	0	4	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at RISE Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2014	72	n/a	n/a	68.1
2015	73	n/a	n/a	74
2016	104	10.0	10.4	71.2
2017	145	0.0	n/a	60
2018	203	15.0	13.5	67.5
2019	192	16.0	12.0	53.1
2020	293	14.0	20.9	38.6
2021	160	15.0	10.6	70.6
2022	53	10.9	4.8	71.7
2023	74	11.0	6.7	66.2
2024	44	11.0	4.0	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio RISE Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2014	72	n/a	n/a	68.1
2015	73	n/a	n/a	74
2016	104	10.0	10.4	71.2
2017	145	0.0	n/a	60
2018	203	15.0	13.5	67.5
2019	192	16.0	12.0	53.1
2020	293	14.0	20.9	38.6
2021	160	15.0	10.6	70.6
2022	53	10.9	4.8	71.7
2023	74	11.0	6.7	66.2
2024	44	11.0	4.0	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on RISE Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	74	61.5%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	15	6	60%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	160	53	66.9%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	66.2%	13.1%

Schools Near RISE Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
RISE Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	99 Center Dr.	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 283-1003	44	11	4.0	70.5%	24 (54.5%)	5 (11.4%)	11 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	23	219^th of 290 public high schools	24.5%					(n/a)													27.0	30.0	10.0	30.0
Boone County High School	Public	9-12	7056 Burlington Pk	Florence	41042	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 282-5655	1,299	89	14.5	59.9%	746 (57.4%)	147 (11.3%)	298 (22.9%)	24 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.7%)	62 (4.8%)	52.7	130^th of 290 public high schools	55.2%		49.3	131^st of 276 public high schools	52.5%	1			40.0			49.0			36.0		36.0		46.0	40.0	29.0	37.0	$11,420	$578	$502	$1,080	$9,073	$1,267	$10,341
Bartlett Educational Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	305 Bartlett Ave	Erlanger	41018	Kenton County	Erlanger-Elsmere Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 342-2460	60	8	7.5	88.3%	36 (60.0%)	8 (13.3%)	4 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	11 (18.3%)								(n/a)
Lloyd High School	Public	9-12	450 Bartlett Ave	Erlanger	41018	Kenton County	Erlanger-Elsmere Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 727-1555	658	38	17.5	77.8%	424 (64.4%)	59 (9.0%)	75 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	80 (12.2%)	40.1	175^th of 290 public high schools	39.7%		42.8	160^th of 276 public high schools	42.0%	15			28.0			35.0			47.0		28.0		41.0	44.0	20.0	36.0	$14,999	$836	$907	$1,743	$9,564	$1,737	$11,302
Dixie Heights High School	Public	9-12	3010 Dixie Hwy	Fort Mitchell	41017	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 341-7650	1,524	69	22.0	42.2%	1,135 (74.5%)	75 (4.9%)	169 (11.1%)	36 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.5%)	101 (6.6%)	73.9	56^th of 290 public high schools	80.7%		61.1	86^th of 276 public high schools	68.8%	30			45.0			60.0			65.0		39.0		48.0	52.0	31.0	48.0	$11,963	$248	$316	$564	$7,975	$1,703	$9,678
Ignite Institute	Public	9-12	37 Atlantic Avenue	Erlanger	41018	Kenton County	Boone County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(859) 817-3570	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northern Ky Health Technology Center	Public	9-12	790 Thomas Moore Parkway	Edgewood	41017	Kenton County	Kenton County	No	No	No	No	(859) 341-5200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Randall K. Cooper High School	Public	9-12	2855 Longbranch Rd	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-5040	1,485	80	18.5	31.5%	1,228 (82.7%)	78 (5.3%)	73 (4.9%)	19 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	9 (0.6%)	76 (5.1%)	73.9	57^th of 290 public high schools	80.3%		69	56^th of 276 public high schools	79.7%	1			45.0			50.0			49.0		42.0		48.0	56.0	47.0	56.0	$10,344	$392	$513	$905	$8,104	$1,336	$9,440
Beechwood High School	Public	7-12	54 Beechwood Rd	Fort Mitchell	41017	Kenton County	Beechwood Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 331-1220	746	39	19.0		640 (85.8%)	6 (0.8%)	64 (8.6%)	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	95.4	6^th of 290 public high schools	97.9%		90.7	11^th of 276 public high schools	96.0%	5	71.0	62.0	67.0	75.0	59.0	77.0	42.0	63.0	63.0	54.0	59.0	82.0	61.0	76.0	66.0	64.0	$17,334	$318	$95	$413	$8,824	$2,370	$11,194
Boone County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	3320 Cougar Path	Hebron	41048	Boone County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(859) 689-7855	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about RISE Academy

What is the racial makeup of RISE Academy?

Students at RISE Academy are 55% White, 25% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend RISE Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 44 students attended RISE Academy.

Is RISE Academy a good school?

RISE Academy ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Kentucky high schools.

What district is RISE Academy in?

Boone County

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