Serving 240 students in grades 6-12, The Central Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Central Academy's student population of 240 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The Central Academy 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 Central Academy is 0.43, which is less 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
#1256 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
13%
11%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 is The Central Academy's ranking?
The Central Academy is ranked #1256 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Central Academy?
The graduation rate of The Central Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Central Academy?
240 students attend The Central Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Central Academy students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Central Academy?
The Central Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Central Academy offer ?
The Central Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Central Academy part of?
The Central Academy is part of Henderson County School District.
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