Serving 366 students in grades 6-12, Success Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Success Academy's student population of 366 students has grown by 976% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 260% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Success Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy is 0.66, 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
#298 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
10%
Black
25%
11%
White
49%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy's ranking?
Success Academy is ranked #298 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Success Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Success Academy?
366 students attend Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Success Academy students are White, 25% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Academy?
Success Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Success Academy offer ?
Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy part of?
Success Academy is part of Fayette County School District.
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