Ackerly serves 7 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ackerly ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ackerly's student population of 7 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ackerly is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
29%
11%
White
57%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ackerly often compared to?
Ackerlyis often viewed alongside schools like Ahrens Educational Resource Center by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Ackerly?
The graduation rate of Ackerly is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ackerly?
7 students attend Ackerly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ackerly students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ackerly?
Ackerly has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ackerly offer ?
Ackerly offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ackerly part of?
Ackerly is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ackerly located?
Ackerly is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown.
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