Serving 29 students in grades 6-12, Lakeview 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 29:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (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
Lakeview Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lakeview Academy's student population of 29 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeview 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 Lakeview Academy 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.
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
29:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeview Academy's ranking?
Lakeview 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 Lakeview Academy?
The graduation rate of Lakeview Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lakeview Academy?
29 students attend Lakeview Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lakeview Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeview Academy?
Lakeview Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lakeview Academy offer ?
Lakeview Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeview Academy part of?
Lakeview Academy is part of Taylor County School District.
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