Anchor Academy

Summary:

Anchor Academy is a public virtual high school located in Danville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 43 students. The school is part of the Danville Independent School District, which is ranked 114 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anchor Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking of 237 out of 290 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 31% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 47% for the Danville Independent district and 44% for the state of Kentucky. Additionally, Anchor Academy has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 79.07% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 63.41% at the nearby Danville High School.

Despite the school's academic struggles, Anchor Academy has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the 92.3% rate at the nearby Danville High School. However, when compared to other nearby schools, such as Mercer County Senior High School, Anchor Academy consistently underperforms on academic measures. The virtual school model may be contributing to the school's challenges in engaging students and providing the necessary support for academic success.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422-4042

(859) 238-1300

District: Danville Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 38

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

African American:

13.2%

Two or more races:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anchor Academy ranks worse than 81.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Anchor 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 Student population at Anchor Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), African American (13.2%), two or more races (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anchor Academy is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Anchor Academy employs 4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Anchor Academy 237^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Anchor Academy in the ranking list.)

Danville Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Danville Independent 114^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anchor Academy

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Rank History for all students at Anchor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.09	257^th	271	5.2%
2024	14.94	237^th	290	18.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anchor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.94	237^th	266	10.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Anchor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.25	237^th	252	6.0%

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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 Anchor Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	8	4	0	1	13
2022	49	12	2	5	68
2023	24	8	5	6	43
2024	26	5	2	5	38

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 Anchor Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	2.0	6.5	76.9
2022	68	2.0	34.0	73.5
2023	43	2.0	21.5	79.1
2024	38	4.0	9.5	44.7

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 Anchor Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	2.0	6.5	76.9
2022	68	2.0	34.0	73.5
2023	43	2.0	21.5	79.1
2024	38	4.0	9.5	44.7

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.

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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
Anchor Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	115 E. Lexington Ave.	Danville	40422	Boyle County	Danville Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 238-1300	38	4	9.5	44.7%	26 (68.4%)	5 (13.2%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.2%)	14.9	237^th of 290 public high schools	18.3%					(n/a)		18.0				31.0	0.0	23.0
Danville High School	Public	9-12	203 E. Lexington Ave.	Danville	40422	Boyle County	Danville Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 936-8503	497	31	15.8	61.2%	262 (52.7%)	87 (17.5%)	69 (13.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (15.3%)	44	155^th of 290 public high schools	46.6%		49.4	129^th of 276 public high schools	53.3%	26	21.0	27.0	31.0	35.0	50.0	49.0	27.0	44.0	$18,417	$1,684	$695	$2,379	$11,992	$2,715	$14,707
Boyle County High School	Public	9-12	1637 Perryville Rd	Danville	40422	Boyle County	Boyle County	No	No	No	No	(859) 236-5047	887	51	17.2	45.0%	766 (86.4%)	24 (2.7%)	45 (5.1%)	9 (1.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.4%)	94.1	8^th of 290 public high schools	97.2%		93	7^th of 276 public high schools	97.5%	1	53.0	60.0	79.0	61.0	64.0	67.0	56.0	63.0	$13,678	$329	$448	$777	$10,145	$2,755	$12,901
Boyle County Day Treatment	Public, Virtual	6-12	1637 Perryville Road	Danville	40422	Boyle County	Boyle County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 236-6634	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mercer County Day Treatment	Public	6-12	530 Perryville Road	Harrodsburg	40330	Mercer County	Mercer County	No	No	No	No	(859) 733-7120	12	1	12.0	75.0%	9 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mercer Central	Public, Virtual	9-12	530 Perryville Road	Harrodsburg	40330	Mercer County	Mercer County	No	No	Yes	No	(859) 733-7120	46	5	10.2	84.8%	33 (71.7%)	2 (4.3%)	7 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.7%)	9.2	253^rd of 290 public high schools	12.8%		8.9	246^th of 276 public high schools	10.9%	7						11.0	11.0	5.0
Trailblazer Academy	Public	8-12	661 Tapp Rd	Harrodsburg	40330	Mercer County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(859) 734-9329	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Garrard County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	306 W. Maple Ave	Lancaster	40444	Garrard County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(859) 792-2144	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mercer County Senior High School	Public	9-12	1124 Moberly Rd	Harrodsburg	40330	Mercer County	Mercer County	No	No	No	No	(859) 733-7000	753	41	18.3	55.8%	620 (82.3%)	32 (4.2%)	53 (7.0%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.3%)	76.8	40^th of 290 public high schools	86.2%		67	62^nd of 276 public high schools	77.5%	22	46.0	56.0	64.0	49.0	49.0	46.0	36.0	49.0	$14,931	$604	$425	$1,029	$9,763	$2,213	$11,976
Lincoln County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	422 Education Way	Stanford	40484	Lincoln County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 365-8500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Anchor Academy

What is the racial makeup of Anchor Academy?

Students at Anchor Academy are 68% White, 13% African American, 13% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Anchor Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 38 students attended Anchor Academy.

Is Anchor Academy a good school?

Anchor Academy ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Kentucky high schools.

What district is Anchor Academy in?

Danville Independent

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