ACCEL Academy

Summary:

ACCEL Academy is a public virtual high school located in Burlington, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 181 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.

ACCEL Academy's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the surrounding Ryle High School, Boone County High School, Randall K. Cooper High School, and Conner High School, as well as the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, ACCEL Academy's proficiency rates in ACT/English (13%), ACT/Mathematics (3%), and ACT/Reading (18%) for 11th-grade students were much lower than the Boone County averages (52%, 43%, and 50%, respectively) and the Kentucky state averages (44%, 30%, and 42%, respectively). Similarly, ACCEL Academy's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 90.2%, which is lower than the surrounding Boone County high schools (ranging from 96.4% to 98.0%).

ACCEL Academy has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the surrounding Boone County high schools (ranging from 30.23% to 53.32%). Additionally, ACCEL Academy has a higher student-to-teacher ratio (30.1 in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding Boone County high schools (ranging from 14.5 to 18.4). These factors, along with the virtual school model, may contribute to the significant academic and performance gaps observed at ACCEL Academy compared to the traditional brick-and-mortar high schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

3300 Barney Road
Burlington, KY 41005

(859) 283-3250

District: Boone County

SchoolDigger Rank:
264^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 33.6

Number of students: 168

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.79. (See more...)

Compare Details ACCEL Academy ranks worse than 91% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Boone County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ACCEL 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 (77.4%), two or more races (8.3%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at ACCEL Academy is 33.6. 5 high schools in the Boone County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

ACCEL Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks ACCEL Academy 264^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See ACCEL Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Boone County:

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

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Rank History for ACCEL Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at ACCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.79	249^th	327	23.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at ACCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.65	180^th	307	41.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at ACCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.21	257^th	320	19.7%

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

Rank History for ACCEL Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at ACCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.73	206^th	276	25.4%
2024	7.18	264^th	290	9.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.77	192^nd	272	29.4%
2024	7.47	258^th	274	5.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at ACCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.52	188^th	253	25.7%
2024	3.56	255^th	261	2.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at ACCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.73	217^th	259	16.2%
2024	15.25	223^rd	262	14.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at ACCEL Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.51	205^th	264	22.3%
2024	7.56	252^nd	273	7.7%

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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 ACCEL Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	147	7	1	15	0	5	175
2023	149	8	1	13	1	9	181
2024	130	10	0	12	2	14	168

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 ACCEL Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	175	5.0	35.0	52
2023	181	6.0	30.1	55.8
2024	168	5.0	33.6	54.8

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 ACCEL Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	175	5.0	35.0	52
2023	181	6.0	30.1	55.8
2024	168	5.0	33.6	54.8

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.

Schools Near ACCEL Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th 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
ACCEL Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	3300 Barney Road	Burlington	41005	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 283-3250	168	5	33.6	54.8%	130 (77.4%)	10 (6.0%)	12 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	14 (8.3%)	7.2	264^th of 290 public high schools	9.0%		25.7	206^th of 276 public high schools	25.4%	58		29.0	5.0		22.0	13.0	3.0	18.0
Conner High School	Public	9-12	3310 Cougar Path	Hebron	41048	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 334-4400	1,413	81	17.5	34.7%	1,174 (83.1%)	76 (5.4%)	80 (5.7%)	28 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	51 (3.6%)	72.9	62^nd of 290 public high schools	78.6%		65.7	68^th of 276 public high schools	75.4%	6	46.0	47.0	49.0	43.0	50.0	56.0	46.0	50.0	$10,509	$405	$436	$841	$8,599	$1,068	$9,668
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Larry A. Ryle High School	Public	9-12	10379 Us 42	Union	41091	Boone County	Boone County	No	No	No	No	(859) 384-5300	2,062	109	18.9	32.4%	1,527 (74.1%)	114 (5.5%)	273 (13.2%)	65 (3.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (3.8%)	84.6	21^st of 290 public high schools	92.8%		84.1	17^th of 276 public high schools	93.8%	4	52.0	58.0	53.0	50.0	55.0	58.0	51.0	58.0	$10,132	$348	$455	$803	$8,043	$1,286	$9,329

Frequently Asked Questions about ACCEL Academy

What district is ACCEL Academy in?

Boone County

What is the racial makeup of ACCEL Academy?

Students at ACCEL Academy are 77% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend ACCEL Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended ACCEL Academy.

Is ACCEL Academy a good school?

ACCEL Academy ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Kentucky high schools.

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