Wayne County Learning Academy

Summary:

Wayne County Learning Academy is a public virtual high school in Monticello, Kentucky, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 30 students. The school is part of the Wayne County School District, which is ranked 140 out of 160 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1, its academic performance is concerning. The 10th-grade proficiency rates in Mathematics (30%) and Reading (30%) are lower than the Wayne County district average (24% and 38% respectively) and the state average (34% and 46% respectively). Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (96.67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Compared to the nearby Wayne County High School, which has higher proficiency rates, the virtual learning environment at Wayne County Learning Academy may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance.

Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio, it is ranked 208 out of 276 Kentucky high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom quarter of high schools in the state. However, when looking at the ranking for low socioeconomic status students, Wayne County Learning Academy performs slightly better, ranking 164 out of 272 high schools and receiving a 2-star rating. This suggests that the school may be providing additional support or resources to this specific student group, but more work is needed to improve the overall academic outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633

(606) 348-8484

District: Wayne County

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 30

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

10.0%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wayne County Learning 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.

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Rank History for Wayne County Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Wayne County Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.05	208^th	276	24.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne County Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.30	164^th	272	39.7%

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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 Wayne County Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	9	0	0	0	9
2016	9	1	2	0	12
2017	16	1	0	0	17
2018	18	0	0	0	18
2019	19	0	1	0	20
2020	48	1	2	1	52
2021	38	2	1	1	42
2022	30	2	4	1	37
2023	26	1	3	0	30

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 Wayne County Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2016	12	2.0	6.0	100
2017	17	2.0	8.5	82.4
2018	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2019	20	2.0	10.0	85
2020	52	2.0	26.0	84.6
2021	42	2.0	21.0	92.9
2022	37	2.0	18.5	91.9
2023	30	2.0	15.0	96.7

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 Wayne County Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2016	12	2.0	6.0	100
2017	17	2.0	8.5	82.4
2018	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2019	20	2.0	10.0	85
2020	52	2.0	26.0	84.6
2021	42	2.0	21.0	92.9
2022	37	2.0	18.5	91.9
2023	30	2.0	15.0	96.7

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 Wayne 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 Students	20	30	50%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	26	36.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85%	96.7%	11.7%

Schools Near Wayne County Learning 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
Wayne County Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1025 South Main Street	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	Yes	No	(606) 348-8484	30	2	15.0	96.7%	26 (86.7%)	1 (3.3%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wayne County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	38 Academic Ave	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 348-8424	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wayne County High School	Public	9-12	2 Kenny Davis Blvd	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	No	(606) 348-5575	940	47	19.8	75.6%	810 (86.2%)	16 (1.7%)	101 (10.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	22	224^th of 290 public high schools	22.8%		21.9	220^th of 276 public high schools	20.3%	4	23.0	34.0	31.0	23.0	31.0	26.0	16.0	31.0	$12,869	$959	$670	$1,630	$7,702	$2,149	$9,850
Otter Creek Academy	Public	6-12	1442 Old Bethel Church Rd	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	No	(606) 343-0203	19	4	4.7	100.0%	15 (78.9%)	4 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center	Public	8-12	9000 Hwy 1546	Monticello	42633	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	No	(606) 348-1482	28	3	9.3	100.0%	4 (14.3%)	17 (60.7%)	5 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Clinton County High School	Public	9-12	65 High School Dr	Albany	42602	Clinton County	Clinton County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 387-5569	422	30	14.3	68.5%	386 (91.5%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	54.3	128^th of 290 public high schools	55.9%		35.3	179^th of 276 public high schools	35.1%	51	28.0	38.0	62.0	49.0	54.0	41.0	16.0	36.0	$17,631	$2,333	$725	$3,058	$9,704	$3,643	$13,347
Southern Kentucky Early CCA	Public	8-12	1273 Ky Hwy 90	Albany	42602	Clinton County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 387-6448	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	2330 Highway 127 South	Russell Springs	42642	Russell County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 866-6175	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Russell County High School	Public	9-12	2166 S Hwy 127	Russell Springs	42642	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 866-3341	832	54	15.4	64.3%	702 (84.4%)	6 (0.7%)	101 (12.1%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	11 (1.3%)	68	78^th of 290 public high schools	73.1%		48	136^th of 276 public high schools	50.7%	58	42.0	54.0	53.0	42.0	49.0	47.0	34.0	41.0	$16,918	$568	$881	$1,449	$10,037	$3,492	$13,529
Pulaski County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	3865 S Hwy 27	Somerset	42501	Pulaski County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 678-2998	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne County Learning Academy

What is the racial makeup of Wayne County Learning Academy?

Students at Wayne County Learning Academy are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American.

How many students attend Wayne County Learning Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Wayne County Learning Academy.

What district is Wayne County Learning Academy in?

Wayne County

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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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