Serving 29 students in grades 1-12, Guardian Angel 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 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guardian Angel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Guardian Angel's student population of 29 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Guardian Angel 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 Guardian Angel is 0.53, 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
#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)
<50%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%

Black
7%
11%

White
65%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%

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 Guardian Angel's ranking?
Guardian Angel 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 Guardian Angel?
29 students attend Guardian Angel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Guardian Angel students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guardian Angel?
Guardian Angel has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Guardian Angel offer ?
Guardian Angel offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Guardian Angel part of?
Guardian Angel is part of Beechwood Independent School District.
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