Serving 51 students in grades 1-12, Hillview 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillview Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hillview Academy's student population of 51 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillview 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 Hillview Academy is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
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 Hillview Academy's ranking?
Hillview Academy is ranked #1078 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hillview Academy often compared to?
Hillview Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Spencer County High School, Mercer County Senior High School, Taylorsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillview Academy?
The graduation rate of Hillview Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hillview Academy?
51 students attend Hillview Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hillview Academy students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillview Academy?
Hillview Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hillview Academy offer ?
Hillview Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillview Academy part of?
Hillview Academy is part of Spencer County School District.
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