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The Life Connection

81 Bud's Lake Road
Sonora, KY 42776
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 36 students in grades 4-12, The Life Connection 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 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Life Connection ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

The Life Connection's student population of 36 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

The Life Connection 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 Life Connection is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
38%
≤20%
45%
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
11%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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 Life Connection's ranking?
The Life Connection 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 Life Connection?
36 students attend The Life Connection.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of The Life Connection students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Life Connection?
The Life Connection has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Life Connection offer ?
The Life Connection offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Life Connection part of?
The Life Connection is part of Larue County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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