Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Knox Inspire 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knox Inspire Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Knox Inspire Academy's student population of 36 students has grown by 3500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knox Inspire 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 Knox Inspire Academy is 0.00, 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
#1156 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Inspire Academy's ranking?
Knox Inspire Academy is ranked #1156 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knox Inspire Academy?
The graduation rate of Knox Inspire Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Knox Inspire Academy?
36 students attend Knox Inspire Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Knox Inspire Academy students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Inspire Academy?
Knox Inspire Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox Inspire Academy offer ?
Knox Inspire Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox Inspire Academy part of?
Knox Inspire Academy is part of Knox County School District.
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