Is Newcomer Academy a good school?

Newcomer Academy ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Kentucky high schools.

How many students attend Newcomer Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 814 students attended Newcomer Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Newcomer Academy?

Students at Newcomer Academy are 73% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% White.

Newcomer Academy

Summary:

Newcomer Academy is a public high school in Jefferson County, Kentucky that serves grades 6-12. With consistently low academic performance and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, Newcomer Academy is one of the lowest-performing high schools in the state.

Newcomer Academy's academic struggles are evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, Math, and Reading, compared to 44%, 30%, and 42% statewide, respectively. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 33.8% is also significantly below the state and district averages. Newcomer Academy ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Kentucky high schools for most student subgroups, indicating widespread academic challenges.

While Newcomer Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged and English Language Learner students may be contributing factors to its poor performance. Compared to nearby schools in the Jefferson County district, such as Liberty High, The Phoenix School of Discovery, Atherton High, and Waggener High, Newcomer Academy's academic outcomes are significantly worse. The school's persistent bottom-tier ranking within the state suggests the need for a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the root causes of its struggles.

Detail:

Public 6-12

3741 Pulliam Dr
Louisville, KY 40218

(502) 485-6324

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 814

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.7%

African American:

17.0%

White:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.8%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Newcomer Academy ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 24 ranked high schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.65. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Newcomer Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Newcomer Academy 286^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Newcomer Academy in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2013	1.24	326^th	335	2.7%
2014	0.44	334^th	335	0.3%
2015	0.57	332^nd	337	1.5%
2016	0.35	326^th	331	1.5%
2017	0.49	327^th	330	0.9%
2018	0.69	318^th	322	1.2%
2019	0.92	331^st	335	1.2%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.71	28^th	35	20.0%
2019	18.92	38^th	38	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.52	293^rd	294	0.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.88	301^st	303	0.7%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.10	58^th	58	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	0.49	290^th	290	0.0%
2019	0.60	299^th	299	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.38	292^nd	293	0.3%
2019	1.54	301^st	303	0.7%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.42	95^th	96	1.0%
2019	6.63	94^th	96	2.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.65	116^th	116	0.0%
2019	2.34	120^th	120	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	0.81	253^rd	253	0.0%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	5.92	259^th	285	9.1%
2021	2.64	264^th	267	1.1%
2022	2.37	269^th	271	0.7%
2023	2.37	274^th	276	0.7%
2024	2.65	286^th	290	1.4%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	46.99	16^th	29	44.8%
2021	27.31	21^st	29	27.6%
2022	26.96	30^th	37	18.9%
2023	21.48	36^th	41	12.2%
2024	26.05	33^rd	48	31.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	2.69	264^th	266	0.8%
2023	2.44	270^th	272	0.7%
2024	2.27	271^st	274	1.1%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	31.94	25^th	33	24.2%
2021	4.68	26^th	26	0.0%
2022	6.30	32^nd	32	0.0%
2023	5.79	36^th	37	2.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	6.86	228^th	249	8.4%
2021	1.65	235^th	236	0.4%
2022	1.90	251^st	252	0.4%
2023	1.75	251^st	253	0.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	3.65	244^th	251	2.8%
2021	2.46	236^th	238	0.8%
2022	2.57	255^th	257	0.8%
2023	2.36	256^th	259	1.2%
2024	2.06	260^th	262	0.8%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.99	76^th	78	2.6%
2022	9.54	85^th	89	4.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Newcomer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	6.33	92^nd	92	0.0%
2022	3.78	113^th	114	0.9%
2023	3.24	116^th	116	0.0%
2024	3.49	122^nd	124	1.6%

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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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by a student
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Hi i am Pramila nepal student of new comer academy first i want to give lots of thanks to this school.Iam studying in this school to improve english.I like teachers of new comer academy and they are so much experience to give knowledge to the students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Newcomer Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	10	32	4	56	n/a	n/a	0	102
2008	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2009	23	23	44	62	n/a	n/a	1	153
2010	22	21	52	61	n/a	n/a	0	156
2011	42	26	62	66	0	0	0	196
2012	15	44	47	55	0	0	0	161
2013	16	65	62	101	1	0	0	245
2014	36	57	46	138	0	0	0	277
2015	26	87	58	197	0	0	0	368
2016	41	110	44	247	0	0	0	442
2017	60	151	41	318	1	0	0	571
2018	68	169	16	261	0	0	0	514
2019	20	150	38	229	1	0	0	438
2020	9	231	17	462	0	0	0	719
2021	10	169	12	294	1	0	0	486
2022	13	132	15	398	1	0	0	559
2023	78	138	6	592	0	0	0	814

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 Newcomer Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	102	n/a	n/a	97.1
2008	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	153	15.0	10.2	92.1
2010	156	14.0	11.1	97.4
2011	196	15.0	13.0	97.4
2012	161	18.5	8.7	90.1
2013	245	19.0	12.8	79.6
2014	277	18.9	14.5	85.9
2015	368	19.0	19.3	77.4
2016	442	24.0	18.4	79.9
2017	571	33.4	17.0	72.3
2018	514	44.1	11.6	83.5
2019	438	43.2	10.1	54.1
2020	719	45.2	15.9	32
2021	486	47.2	10.2	41.8
2022	559	44.2	12.6	65.3
2023	814	44.4	18.3	44.8

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 Newcomer Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	102	n/a	n/a	97.1
2008	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	153	15.0	10.2	92.1
2010	156	14.0	11.1	97.4
2011	196	15.0	13.0	97.4
2012	161	18.5	8.7	90.1
2013	245	19.0	12.8	79.6
2014	277	18.9	14.5	85.9
2015	368	19.0	19.3	77.4
2016	442	24.0	18.4	79.9
2017	571	33.4	17.0	72.3
2018	514	44.1	11.6	83.5
2019	438	43.2	10.1	54.1
2020	719	45.2	15.9	32
2021	486	47.2	10.2	41.8
2022	559	44.2	12.6	65.3
2023	814	44.4	18.3	44.8

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newcomer 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 259^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 274^th of 276 High schools	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	814	85.8%
African American	150	138	8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	38	6	84.2%
Hispanic	229	592	158.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	20	78	290%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	44.8%	9.3%

Schools Near Newcomer 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
Newcomer Academy	Public	6-12	3741 Pulliam Dr	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-6324	814	44	18.3	44.8%	78 (9.6%)	138 (17.0%)	592 (72.7%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.7	286^th of 290 public high schools	1.4%		2.4	274^th of 276 public high schools	0.7%	12						0.0	0.0	0.0
Seneca High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3510 Goldsmith Lane	Louisville	40220	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(502) 485-8323	1,309	87	15.0	64.2%	367 (28.0%)	537 (41.0%)	279 (21.3%)	66 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	55 (4.2%)	7.5	262^nd of 290 public high schools	9.7%		14	235^th of 276 public high schools	14.9%	27	13.0	26.0	14.0	15.0	19.0	19.0	6.0	19.0	$19,327	$2,775	$1,424	$4,199	$12,453	$1,360	$13,813
Boys & Girls Haven	Public	6-12	2301 Goldsmith Ln	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 458-1171	15	2	7.5	66.7%	9 (60.0%)	5 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Minor Daniels Academy	Public	6-12	1960 Bashford Manor Ln	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8316	159	21	7.5	86.2%	23 (14.5%)	120 (75.5%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)								(n/a)
Brooklawn	Public	6-12	3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive	Louisville	40218	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 515-0460	69	21	3.2	71.0%	51 (73.9%)	13 (18.8%)	4 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Atherton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 Dundee Road	Louisville	40205	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	Yes	No	No	(502) 485-8202	1,461	81	18.0	39.1%	935 (64.0%)	294 (20.1%)	104 (7.1%)	56 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	69 (4.7%)	87	17^th of 290 public high schools	94.1%		77	31^st of 276 public high schools	88.8%	14	57.0	64.0	43.0	55.0	62.0	63.0	47.0	66.0	$17,017	$1,763	$1,387	$3,150	$11,189	$1,479	$12,668
Waggener High	Public	9-12	330 S. Hubbards Lane	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8340	863	55	15.8	65.5%	268 (31.1%)	408 (47.3%)	132 (15.3%)	14 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.6%)	13.9	241^st of 290 public high schools	16.9%		8.2	248^th of 276 public high schools	10.1%	7	14.0	28.0	16.0	25.0	24.0	25.0	16.0	21.0	$20,701	$2,804	$1,270	$4,074	$13,963	$1,430	$15,393
Jeffersontown High	Public	9-12	9600 Old Six Mile Lane	Jeffersontown	40299	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8275	943	64	14.6	57.3%	376 (39.9%)	351 (37.2%)	128 (13.6%)	27 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.3%)	26.8	207^th of 290 public high schools	28.6%		25.1	207^th of 276 public high schools	25.0%		18.0	35.0	36.0	33.0	35.0	31.0	14.0	30.0	$20,191	$2,535	$1,235	$3,770	$6,661	$1,400	$8,061
Liberty High	Public	7-12	1281 Gilmore Lane	Louisville	40213	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-7100	111	29	3.8	58.6%	29 (26.1%)	66 (59.5%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.9%)	7.6	261^st of 290 public high schools	10.0%		19.7	224^th of 276 public high schools	18.8%	37						13.0	4.0	13.0
Mary Ryan Academy	Public	9-12	3307 East Indian Trail	Louisville	40213	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-7988	17	6	2.7	76.5%	12 (70.6%)	4 (23.5%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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