The Academy

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The Academy ranks 215 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

The Academy is a public virtual high school located in Russellville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 98 students. It is part of the Logan County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Academy faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools, with its performance on standardized tests significantly lower than the Logan County and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27% of 11th-grade students at The Academy were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 49% in Logan County and 44% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year is also significantly lower than the nearby Logan County High School, at 70.8% compared to 98.2%.

The high proportion of economically disadvantaged students at The Academy, with 79.59% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, likely contributes to the school's lower academic performance and graduation rates. The Academy's performance also lags significantly behind that of other nearby schools, such as South Warren High School (ranked 15 out of 290) and Todd County Central High School (ranked 163 out of 290). Addressing these challenges and improving the school's academic performance and graduation rates will be crucial for The Academy to better serve its students and the Russellville community.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

2200 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276

(270) 726-8454

District: Logan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 33.0

Number of students: 98

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Academy ranks worse than 74.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.45. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of The 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 2024 Rankings:

The Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The Academy 215^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See The Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Logan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Logan County 52^nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at The Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	6.24	250^th	271	7.7%
2023	18.81	226^th	276	18.1%
2024	24.45	215^th	290	25.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	10.14	240^th	266	9.8%
2023	26.30	209^th	272	23.2%
2024	39.03	172^nd	274	37.2%

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Rank History for Female students at The Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.68	235^th	252	6.7%

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Rank History for Male students at The Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.94	241^st	257	6.2%
2023	16.79	228^th	259	12.0%

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Rank History for White students at The Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	6.08	244^th	260	6.2%
2023	10.54	244^th	264	7.6%
2024	11.70	244^th	273	10.6%

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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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Enrollment information for The Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	31	1	0	0	0	0	1	33
2016	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2018	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2019	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2020	62	3	0	2	0	0	2	69
2021	29	0	0	3	0	0	1	33
2022	143	6	0	16	0	0	4	169
2023	85	1	0	10	0	0	2	98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	33	1.0	33.0	72.7
2016	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	69	0.0	n/a	34.8
2021	33	0.0	n/a	72.7
2022	169	0.0	n/a	66.9
2023	98	0.0	n/a	79.6

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 The Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	33	1.0	33.0	72.7
2016	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	69	0.0	n/a	34.8
2021	33	0.0	n/a	72.7
2022	169	0.0	n/a	66.9
2023	98	0.0	n/a	79.6

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 The Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	98
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	∞	79.6%

Schools Near The 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
Logan County High School	Public	9-12	2200 Bowling Green Rd	Russellville	42276	Logan County	Logan County	No	No	No	No	(270) 726-8454	953	60	15.8	47.1%	847 (88.9%)	29 (3.0%)	54 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.2%)	68.9	74^th of 290 public high schools	74.5%		74	44^th of 276 public high schools	84.1%	30	39.0	47.0	51.0	44.0	52.0	50.0	36.0	48.0	$8,030	$1,042	$817	$1,859	$7,418	$2,608	$10,027
The Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	2200 Bowling Green Road	Russellville	42276	Logan County	Logan County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 726-8454	98	0		79.6%	85 (86.7%)	1 (1.0%)	10 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	24.5	215^th of 290 public high schools	25.9%		18.8	226^th of 276 public high schools	18.1%	11				29.0	31.0	27.0	7.0	33.0
Logan County Career and Technical Center	Public	8-12	2400 Bowling Green Road	Russellville	42276	Logan County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 726-8432	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Russellville High School	Public	9-12	1101 W 9th St	Russellville	42276	Logan County	Russellville Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 726-8421	335	25	13.5	68.7%	168 (50.1%)	65 (19.4%)	50 (14.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (14.6%)	50	140^th of 290 public high schools	51.7%		46.7	143^rd of 276 public high schools	48.2%	3	21.0	37.0	53.0	36.0	53.0	45.0	18.0	45.0	$17,211	$1,001	$886	$1,887	$9,849	$3,923	$13,772
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus	Public, Virtual	6-12	229 Jokers Phillips Way	Franklin	42135	Simpson County	Simpson County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 586-2039	67	4	16.7	82.1%	51 (76.1%)	7 (10.4%)	5 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)	4.1	279^th of 290 public high schools	3.8%		2.7	272^nd of 276 public high schools	1.4%	7		9.0			15.0	9.0	5.0	9.0
Franklin-Simpson High School	Public	9-12	400 S College St	Franklin	42135	Simpson County	Simpson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 586-3273	817	59	13.9	63.0%	620 (75.9%)	89 (10.9%)	52 (6.4%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.6%)	54.5	127^th of 290 public high schools	56.2%		45.5	152^nd of 276 public high schools	44.9%	25	40.0	45.0	34.0	33.0	43.0	49.0	34.0	44.0	$15,963	$1,439	$920	$2,359	$10,105	$2,484	$12,589
Todd County Central High School	Public	9-12	806 S Main St	Elkton	42220	Todd County	Todd County	No	No	No	No	(270) 265-2506	551	29	19.0	56.4%	389 (70.6%)	59 (10.7%)	75 (13.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	42.2	163^rd of 290 public high schools	43.8%		32.4	190^th of 276 public high schools	31.2%	27	45.0	62.0	28.0	30.0	33.0	33.0	15.0	34.0	$16,469	$1,118	$2,801	$3,919	$9,231	$3,106	$12,337
Horizons High School	Public	6-12	804 South Main Street	Elkton	42220	Todd County	Todd County	No	No	No	No	(270) 265-7503	22	1	22.0	72.7%	14 (63.6%)	3 (13.6%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.6%)								(n/a)
Todd County Virtual Academy	Public	6-12	804 South Main Street	Elkton	42220	Todd County	Todd County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(270) 265-7503	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Todd County Day Treatment	Public	6-12	804 S. Main Street	Elkton	42220	Todd County	Todd County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(270) 265-7503	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Academy

What district is The Academy in?

Logan County

What is the racial makeup of The Academy?

Students at The Academy are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend The Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 98 students attended The Academy.

Is The Academy a good school?

The Academy ranks 215^th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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