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Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Summary:

Hugh C. Spalding Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Lebanon, Kentucky, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 63 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's lower test scores compared to the county and state averages, Hugh C. Spalding Academy has maintained a strong 92.2% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores are consistently lower across various subjects and grade levels, with only 15% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT/English, compared to 42% in the county and 44% in the state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75% to 80.81% over the past three school years, suggesting a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at the school has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 49.5 in 2020-2021 to 152 in 2021-2022 and 133 in 2022-2023, which may impact the quality of instruction and student support.

The high graduation rate at Hugh C. Spalding Academy is a notable achievement, but the school faces significant challenges in helping students achieve proficiency in core academic areas. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and the variability in the student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to the school's academic performance challenges. Further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and support systems, as well as comparisons to other schools in the Marion County School District or the state, could provide valuable insights to help the school address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 721 E. Main St.
       Lebanon, KY  40033

(270) 692-0690

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 290 Kentucky Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  133.0 Help
Number of students:  133

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
9.8%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks worse than 93.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hugh C. Spalding Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hugh C. Spalding Academy 272nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Hugh C. Spalding Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 63rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hugh C. Spalding Academy

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Rank History for all students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.96 258th 285 9.5%
2021 4.27 260th 267 2.6%
2022 5.46 253rd 271 6.6%
2023 7.84 251st 276 9.1%
2024 5.68 272nd 290 6.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.32 237th 254 6.7%
2022 7.94 249th 266 6.4%
2023 9.93 251st 272 7.7%
2024 9.42 255th 274 6.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.46 241st 249 3.2%
2021 2.14 233rd 236 1.3%
2022 6.10 238th 252 5.6%
2023 5.50 238th 253 5.9%
2024 7.34 238th 261 8.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.14 236th 251 6.0%
2021 4.78 232nd 238 2.5%
2022 3.37 253rd 257 1.6%
2023 9.78 240th 259 7.3%
2024 3.68 256th 262 2.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.76 255th 260 1.9%
2023 5.25 251st 264 4.9%
2024 3.81 263rd 273 3.7%
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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 Hugh C. Spalding Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2014 22 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 27
2015 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2016 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 55 6 0 3 0 3 0 0 67
2020 104 13 0 5 0 0 4 0 126
2021 84 8 0 4 0 0 3 0 99
2022 136 9 0 3 0 0 4 0 152
2023 109 8 0 13 0 0 3 0 133

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 Hugh C. Spalding Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 18 n/a n/a 66.7
2014 27 n/a n/a 81.5
2015 11 n/a n/a 72.7
2016 3 n/a n/a n/a
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 0 0.5 0.0 n/a
2019 67 1.0 67.0 64.2
2020 126 1.0 126.0 57.1
2021 99 2.0 49.5 80.8
2022 152 1.0 152.0 75
2023 133 1.0 133.0 79.7

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 Hugh C. Spalding Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 18 n/a n/a 66.7
2014 27 n/a n/a 81.5
2015 11 n/a n/a 72.7
2016 3 n/a n/a n/a
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 0 0.5 0.0 n/a
2019 67 1.0 67.0 64.2
2020 126 1.0 126.0 57.1
2021 99 2.0 49.5 80.8
2022 152 1.0 152.0 75
2023 133 1.0 133.0 79.7

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hugh C. Spalding 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 285 High schoolsRanks 251st of 276 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students67133
 98.5%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic313
 333.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White55109
 98.2%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%79.7%
 15.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hugh C. Spalding Academy

Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Kentucky alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 133 students attended Hugh C. Spalding Academy.

Students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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