Emerson Academy

Summary:

Emerson Academy is a public high school in Owensboro, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school is part of the Owensboro Independent School District, which is ranked 104 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking between 243-286 out of 276-290 schools in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English, Math, and Reading, compared to 39-44% for the Owensboro Independent district and 30-44% for the state of Kentucky. Emerson Academy's four-year graduation rate is also much lower than the nearby Owensboro High School, at 60.4% versus 95.9%.

Emerson Academy serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges and may require additional resources and support. When compared to other high schools in the Owensboro and Daviess County areas, Emerson Academy stands out as a significantly lower-performing school, with Daviess County High School and Owensboro High School both performing much better academically and having higher graduation rates.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

1335 W 11th Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

(270) 686-1087

District: Owensboro Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 98

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.1%

African American:

20.4%

Two or more races:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerson Academy ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

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

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Emerson 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 Emerson Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), African American (20.4%), two or more races (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Owensboro Independent School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Academy is 9.6. 1 high schools in the Owensboro Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Emerson Academy employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson Academy:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Owensboro Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Owensboro Independent 104^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emerson Academy

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Rank History for all students at Emerson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2013	4.16	270^th	291	7.2%
2014	2.90	280^th	290	3.4%
2015	4.23	276^th	295	6.4%
2016	2.81	283^rd	288	1.7%
2017	4.38	264^th	287	8.0%
2018	4.30	257^th	271	5.2%
2019	3.23	277^th	285	2.8%
2021	5.27	252^nd	267	5.6%
2022	6.02	252^nd	271	7.0%
2023	9.88	243^rd	276	12.0%
2024	2.65	286^th	290	1.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	1.65	254^th	254	0.0%
2022	8.93	244^th	266	8.3%
2023	12.38	242^nd	272	11.0%
2024	2.27	271^st	274	1.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Emerson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.77	245^th	249	1.6%
2022	8.90	232^nd	252	7.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Emerson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.35	225^th	237	5.1%
2022	6.89	242^nd	257	5.8%

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Rank History for White students at Emerson Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.90	219^th	219	0.0%
2022	24.77	201^st	260	22.7%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Emerson Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	32	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2007	52	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	68
2008	40	12	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	57
2009	40	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	50
2010	53	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	65
2011	34	12	0	2	0	0	2	0	50
2012	41	13	0	0	0	1	1	0	56
2013	47	16	0	1	0	0	3	0	67
2014	42	17	0	1	0	0	4	0	64
2015	45	19	1	2	0	0	6	0	73
2016	45	18	0	3	0	0	6	0	72
2017	54	18	0	0	0	0	5	0	77
2018	40	22	0	3	0	0	4	0	69
2019	50	15	0	10	0	0	6	0	81
2020	55	17	0	6	0	0	11	0	89
2021	18	10	0	3	0	0	6	0	37
2022	37	11	0	2	0	0	11	0	61
2023	45	20	1	6	0	0	18	0	90
2024	54	20	1	8	1	0	14	0	98

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 Emerson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	40	6.6	6.1	92.5
2007	68	8.0	8.5	93.8
2008	57	8.5	6.7	101.9
2009	50	8.2	6.1	93.9
2010	65	4.0	16.2	96.8
2011	50	9.2	5.4	94
2012	56	7.0	8.0	75
2013	67	5.0	13.4	88.1
2014	64	4.0	16.0	76.6
2015	73	5.0	14.6	86.3
2016	72	4.0	18.0	76.4
2017	77	4.0	19.2	79.2
2018	69	6.5	10.6	85.5
2019	81	5.0	16.2	69.1
2020	89	6.0	14.8	67.4
2021	37	5.0	7.4	78.4
2022	61	7.0	8.7	80.3
2023	90	7.0	12.8	82.2
2024	98	10.1	9.6	92.9

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 Emerson Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	40	6.6	6.1	92.5
2007	68	8.0	8.5	93.8
2008	57	8.5	6.7	101.9
2009	50	8.2	6.1	93.9
2010	65	4.0	16.2	96.8
2011	50	9.2	5.4	94
2012	56	7.0	8.0	75
2013	67	5.0	13.4	88.1
2014	64	4.0	16.0	76.6
2015	73	5.0	14.6	86.3
2016	72	4.0	18.0	76.4
2017	77	4.0	19.2	79.2
2018	69	6.5	10.6	85.5
2019	81	5.0	16.2	69.1
2020	89	6.0	14.8	67.4
2021	37	5.0	7.4	78.4
2022	61	7.0	8.7	80.3
2023	90	7.0	12.8	82.2
2024	98	10.1	9.6	92.9

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 Emerson 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 277^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 243^rd of 276 High schools	9.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	81	90	11.1%
African American	15	20	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	6	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	45	10%
Two or More Races	6	18	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	82.2%	13.1%

Schools Near Emerson 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
Emerson Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	1335 W 11th Street	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 686-1087	98	10	9.6	92.9%	54 (55.1%)	20 (20.4%)	8 (8.2%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (14.3%)	2.7	286^th of 290 public high schools	1.4%		9.9	243^rd of 276 public high schools	12.0%	43						0.0	0.0	0.0
Owensboro High School	Public	9-12	1800 Frederica St	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1110	1,329	87	15.3	66.9%	742 (55.8%)	190 (14.3%)	200 (15.0%)	42 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	154 (11.6%)	45.9	149^th of 290 public high schools	48.6%		44.6	154^th of 276 public high schools	44.2%	5	35.0	41.0	42.0	29.0	42.0	41.0	24.0	42.0	$16,523	$1,688	$577	$2,265	$10,255	$1,629	$11,884
Owensboro Innovation Academy	Public	9-12	2631 S Griffith Avenue	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1000	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Heritage Park High School	Public	9-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	142	15	9.4	77.5%	100 (70.4%)	10 (7.0%)	17 (12.0%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	10 (7.0%)	5.8	270^th of 290 public high schools	6.9%		6.3	255^th of 276 public high schools	7.6%	15				5.0	10.0	12.0	7.0	15.0
The Center for Academic Improvement	Public	6-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	24	1	24.0	87.5%	16 (66.7%)	2 (8.3%)	5 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Valley High School	Public	9-12	1000 Industrial Dr.	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 689-6773	9	1	9.0	55.6%	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Apollo High School	Public	9-12	2280 Tamarack Road	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7100	1,350	80	16.8	57.6%	993 (73.6%)	72 (5.3%)	134 (9.9%)	85 (6.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.7%)	50.8	135^th of 290 public high schools	53.4%		58.4	93^rd of 276 public high schools	66.3%	42	36.0	64.0	34.0	28.0	45.0	41.0	27.0	36.0	$24,364	$763	$512	$1,275	$9,291	$2,263	$11,554
Daviess County High School	Public	9-12	4255 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7300	1,694	90	18.8	46.0%	1,428 (84.3%)	41 (2.4%)	106 (6.3%)	60 (3.5%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.2%)	76.5	42^nd of 290 public high schools	85.5%		76.2	37^th of 276 public high schools	86.6%	5	44.0	57.0	63.0	43.0	59.0	51.0	31.0	46.0	$13,397	$759	$521	$1,280	$8,730	$2,318	$11,048
Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1622 Southeastern Parkway	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(270) 852-7000	91	0		68.1%	68 (74.7%)	6 (6.6%)	7 (7.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.9%)	3.8	280^th of 290 public high schools	3.4%					(n/a)		24.0				6.0	0.0	0.0
Owensboro Day Treatment	Public	7-12	3108 Fairview Drive	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 687-7247	14	3	4.6	78.6%	10 (71.4%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Academy

How many students attend Emerson Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 98 students attended Emerson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Emerson Academy?

Students at Emerson Academy are 55% White, 20% African American, 14% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Emerson Academy a good school?

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

What district is Emerson Academy in?

Owensboro Independent

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