Serving 43 students in grades 6-12, Anchor 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 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anchor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Anchor Academy's student population of 43 students has grown by 230% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anchor 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 Anchor Academy is 0.63, 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.
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
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
18%
11%
White
56%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anchor Academy's ranking?
Anchor 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 Anchor Academy?
The graduation rate of Anchor Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Anchor Academy?
43 students attend Anchor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Anchor Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anchor Academy offer ?
Anchor Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Anchor Academy part of?
Anchor Academy is part of Danville Independent School District.
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