Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Phoenix 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Phoenix Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
14%
11%
White
79%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Academy's ranking?
Phoenix Academy 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).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Academy?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
42 students attend Phoenix Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Phoenix Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Phoenix Academy offer ?
Phoenix Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Academy part of?
Phoenix Academy is part of Clark County School District.
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