Northpoint Academy

5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 72 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 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

School Overview

Northpoint Academy's student population of 72 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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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 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1121 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
38%
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≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northpoint Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northpoint Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
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White
99%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Northpoint Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northpoint Academy and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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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?
72 students attend Northpoint Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Northpoint Academy students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northpoint Academy?
Northpoint Academy has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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