Peace Academy serves 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peace Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peace Academy's student population of 95 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peace Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
37%
11%
White
54%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Peace Academy?
95 students attend Peace Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Peace Academy students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peace Academy?
Peace Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peace Academy offer ?
Peace Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peace Academy part of?
Peace Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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