Serving 55 students in grades 6-12, Northpoint 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 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- 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
Northpoint Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Northpoint Academy's student population of 55 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northpoint 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 Northpoint Academy is 0.10, which is less 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
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northpoint Academy's ranking?
Northpoint 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 Northpoint Academy?
The graduation rate of Northpoint Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northpoint Academy?
55 students attend Northpoint Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Northpoint Academy students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northpoint Academy?
Northpoint Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northpoint Academy offer ?
Northpoint Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northpoint Academy part of?
Northpoint Academy is part of Pike County School District.
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