Serving 27 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sunrise 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 ≤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 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunrise Academy's student population of 27 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise 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 Sunrise Academy is 0.38, 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
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
78%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
6%
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 Sunrise Academy's ranking?
Sunrise 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).
How many students attend Sunrise Academy?
27 students attend Sunrise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sunrise Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunrise Academy offer ?
Sunrise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Academy part of?
Sunrise Academy is part of Danville Independent School District.
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