Serving 24 students in grades 6-12, The Center For Academic Improvement ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Center For Academic Improvement ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Center For Academic Improvement's student population of 24 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The Center For Academic Improvement ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Center For Academic Improvement is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
10%
Black
8%
11%
White
67%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Center For Academic Improvement's ranking?
The Center For Academic Improvement is ranked #1121 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend The Center For Academic Improvement?
24 students attend The Center For Academic Improvement.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of The Center For Academic Improvement students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Center For Academic Improvement?
The Center For Academic Improvement has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Center For Academic Improvement offer ?
The Center For Academic Improvement offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Center For Academic Improvement part of?
The Center For Academic Improvement is part of Daviess County School District.
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