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Phoenix Academy

Summary:

Phoenix Academy is a small alternative public school in Winchester, Kentucky, serving grades K-12 with a student population of just 43. As part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 128 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Phoenix Academy has a relatively high 81% four-year graduation rate compared to the district and state averages, which are not provided.

However, Phoenix Academy's academic performance lags behind its peers. Only 9% of the school's 11th-graders were proficient or better in ACT English and Mathematics, compared to 41% and 29% in the district, and 44% and 30% in the state, respectively. The school's reading proficiency was slightly better, with 36% of 11th-graders being proficient or better, compared to 39% in the district and 42% in the state. This may be due to the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.55% to 93.02% over the past three school years, suggesting a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

As an alternative school, Phoenix Academy likely serves students who have faced challenges or barriers in a traditional school setting, and the school's focus on providing a more personalized and supportive learning environment may contribute to its relatively high graduation rate. However, the consistently low academic proficiency rates in core subjects indicate that the school may need to focus on improving its instructional practices and interventions to better support student learning, particularly in light of the significant economic disadvantages faced by the student population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 100 Vaught Rd
       Winchester, KY  40391

(859) 744-4618

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 290 Kentucky Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  42

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
African American:
14.3%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Phoenix Academy ranks worse than 78.6% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phoenix Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), African American (14.3%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is 8.4. (See more...)
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Compare Phoenix Academy employs 5 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoenix Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Academy 228th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Phoenix Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 128th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phoenix Academy

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Rank History for all students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 3.79 268th 288 6.9%
2021 15.87 230th 267 13.9%
2022 3.50 265th 271 2.2%
2023 3.29 267th 276 3.3%
2024 19.65 228th 290 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.85 202nd 234 13.7%
2022 3.80 262nd 266 1.5%
2023 3.20 268th 272 1.5%
2024 15.07 239th 274 12.8%
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Rank History for White students at Phoenix Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.28 256th 260 1.5%
2023 1.57 263rd 264 0.4%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Phoenix Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 20 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 27
2000 17 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2001 20 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2002 28 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2003 28 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2004 18 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2005 15 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2006 19 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2007 16 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 21
2008 23 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2009 22 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2010 23 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2011 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
2012 14 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 17
2013 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2014 19 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 21
2015 18 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 22
2016 20 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
2017 23 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 27
2018 25 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 32
2019 34 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 39
2020 47 8 0 5 0 0 4 0 64
2021 34 6 0 5 0 0 1 0 46
2022 94 3 0 6 1 0 6 0 110
2023 30 5 0 3 0 0 5 0 43
2024 33 6 1 1 0 0 1 0 42

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 Phoenix Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 27 3.0 9.0 0
2000 18 2.0 9.0 0
2001 23 3.0 7.7 0
2002 33 3.0 11.0 0
2003 33 3.0 11.0 0
2004 20 2.0 10.0 n/a
2005 19 3.7 5.1 n/a
2006 22 3.0 7.3 86.4
2007 21 4.0 5.3 89.5
2008 28 3.0 9.3 71.4
2009 30 4.0 7.5 66.7
2010 27 2.0 13.5 74.1
2011 8 3.7 2.1 62.5
2012 17 4.4 3.8 76.5
2013 18 4.0 4.5 83.3
2014 21 5.0 4.2 85.7
2015 22 5.0 4.4 86.4
2016 23 8.0 2.8 87
2017 27 7.4 3.6 85.2
2018 32 6.5 4.9 118.8
2019 39 7.5 5.2 82.1
2020 64 8.9 7.1 57.8
2021 46 7.0 6.5 89.1
2022 110 10.0 11.0 74.5
2023 43 6.0 7.1 93
2024 42 5.0 8.4 90.5

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 Phoenix Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 27 3.0 9.0 0
2000 18 2.0 9.0 0
2001 23 3.0 7.7 0
2002 33 3.0 11.0 0
2003 33 3.0 11.0 0
2004 20 2.0 10.0 n/a
2005 19 3.7 5.1 n/a
2006 22 3.0 7.3 86.4
2007 21 4.0 5.3 89.5
2008 28 3.0 9.3 71.4
2009 30 4.0 7.5 66.7
2010 27 2.0 13.5 74.1
2011 8 3.7 2.1 62.5
2012 17 4.4 3.8 76.5
2013 18 4.0 4.5 83.3
2014 21 5.0 4.2 85.7
2015 22 5.0 4.4 86.4
2016 23 8.0 2.8 87
2017 27 7.4 3.6 85.2
2018 32 6.5 4.9 118.8
2019 39 7.5 5.2 82.1
2020 64 8.9 7.1 57.8
2021 46 7.0 6.5 89.1
2022 110 10.0 11.0 74.5
2023 43 6.0 7.1 93
2024 42 5.0 8.4 90.5

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 Phoenix Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3943
 10.3%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White3430
 11.8%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%93%
 11%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix Academy

Phoenix Academy ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Kentucky alternative schools.

Students at Phoenix Academy are 79% White, 14% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 42 students attended Phoenix Academy.


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