Knox County Learning Academy

Summary:

Knox County Learning Academy is a public high school located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 58 students. The school is part of the Knox County School District, which is ranked 57th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Knox County School District, Knox County Learning Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Kentucky high schools over the past decade, with rankings ranging from 248 to 285 out of 290 schools in the most recent year. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's test scores, which are significantly below the state and county averages. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.78% to 94.83% over the past three years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. The school's four-year graduation rate is only 50.0%, which is significantly lower than the state and county averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Lynn Camp Middle High School and Knox Central High School, perform significantly better than Knox County Learning Academy on various academic metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and overall state rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Knox County Learning Academy are not necessarily shared by all schools in the Knox County School District. The school's low performance across multiple student subgroups also indicates a need for targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of these underperforming groups.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 135 Wall St
       Barbourville, KY  40906


(606) 645-2848

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 290 Kentucky High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  58

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
6.9%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knox County Learning Academy ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Knox County Learning 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 Knox County Learning Academy has the largest high school student body size in the Knox County School District.  (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knox County Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County Learning Academy 285th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Knox County Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 57th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knox County Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Knox County Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 6.68 257th 291 11.7%
2014 3.40 273rd 290 5.9%
2015 4.28 274th 295 7.1%
2016 4.51 258th 288 10.4%
2017 3.44 282nd 287 1.7%
2018 2.06 270th 271 0.4%
2019 7.50 248th 285 13.0%
2024 3.04 285th 290 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knox County Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.33 233rd 254 8.3%
2024 2.83 269th 274 1.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Knox County Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 1.82 260th 261 0.4%
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Rank History for White students at Knox County Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.47 207th 219 5.5%
2024 2.03 270th 273 1.1%
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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 Knox County Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 10 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1996 10 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1997 43 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 43
1998 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1999 36 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2000 61 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 65
2001 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2002 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2003 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2004 100 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 107 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2006 101 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2007 39 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2008 40 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2009 44 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2010 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2011 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
2012 42 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 43
2013 44 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 45
2014 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39
2015 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46
2016 39 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40
2017 47 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 48
2018 50 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 52
2019 60 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 62
2020 73 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 74
2021 59 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60
2022 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46
2023 52 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 58

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 Knox County Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 11 3.0 3.7 n/a
1996 11 3.0 3.7 n/a
1997 43 3.2 13.4 n/a
1998 61 3.2 19.1 n/a
1999 38 4.2 9.0 0
2000 65 6.0 10.8 0
2001 94 7.1 13.2 6.4
2002 118 10.3 11.5 97.5
2003 118 10.3 11.5 97.5
2004 101 11.2 9.0 n/a
2005 110 13.6 8.1 n/a
2006 103 11.7 8.8 95.1
2007 40 8.0 5.0 92.5
2008 42 5.8 7.2 81
2009 45 5.3 8.5 93.3
2010 41 4.0 10.2 90.2
2011 29 6.2 4.6 89.7
2012 43 4.0 10.5 74.4
2013 45 4.0 11.0 73.3
2014 39 4.1 9.3 79.5
2015 46 5.0 9.2 78.3
2016 40 4.0 10.0 72.5
2017 48 4.1 11.5 89.6
2018 52 4.1 12.5 98.1
2019 62 5.1 12.0 91.9
2020 74 5.1 14.3 71.6
2021 60 5.1 11.6 86.7
2022 46 5.1 8.9 84.8
2023 58 6.1 9.4 94.8

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 Knox County Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 11 3.0 3.7 n/a
1996 11 3.0 3.7 n/a
1997 43 3.2 13.4 n/a
1998 61 3.2 19.1 n/a
1999 38 4.2 9.0 0
2000 65 6.0 10.8 0
2001 94 7.1 13.2 6.4
2002 118 10.3 11.5 97.5
2003 118 10.3 11.5 97.5
2004 101 11.2 9.0 n/a
2005 110 13.6 8.1 n/a
2006 103 11.7 8.8 95.1
2007 40 8.0 5.0 92.5
2008 42 5.8 7.2 81
2009 45 5.3 8.5 93.3
2010 41 4.0 10.2 90.2
2011 29 6.2 4.6 89.7
2012 43 4.0 10.5 74.4
2013 45 4.0 11.0 73.3
2014 39 4.1 9.3 79.5
2015 46 5.0 9.2 78.3
2016 40 4.0 10.0 72.5
2017 48 4.1 11.5 89.6
2018 52 4.1 12.5 98.1
2019 62 5.1 12.0 91.9
2020 74 5.1 14.3 71.6
2021 60 5.1 11.6 86.7
2022 46 5.1 8.9 84.8
2023 58 6.1 9.4 94.8

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 Knox County Learning 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 Students6258
 6.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White6052
 13.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%94.8%
 2.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 58 students attended Knox County Learning Academy.

Students at Knox County Learning Academy are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Knox County Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Kentucky high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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