Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School serves 15 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School's student population of 15 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School?
15 students attend Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School offer ?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School part of?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School is part of Rowan County School District.
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